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Yahoo! Inc - Formation Of Yahoo!, Strong Brand Helps Ipo Succeed, 1996, Adds Services And Becomes A Portal, 1997-1998

As one of the early Internet search engines, Yahoo! enjoyed the benefits of being first to market as it evolved from a search engine to an Internet portal. Yahoo! became a strong Internet brand in its first year of operation. It was the first search engine to develop a commercial look and one of the first to attract online advertisers. While the company has developed alternative revenue streams, it has remained dependent on Internet advertising for the bulk of its revenue.

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