Yahoo! has become a powerful global network and platform that is more than just an internet icon. In 2000, Yahoo! continued to strengthen and expand its network globally, finishing the year with 24 world properties across 12 languages. The Yahoo! network now reaches 180 million unique users monthly, nearly doubling its traffic from the year before. Yahoo! has established itself as one of the top brands in the world and has become increasingly essential to both consumers and businesses.