There are a number of possibilities concerning why the Internet speed may be slower on Yahoo compared with other websites. The usual areas to check may include whether the web browser is up-to-date, the site loads slowly only in one web browser vs. another (i.e. Internet Explorer vs. Mozilla Firefox), or whether the problem can be duplicated on a different computer altogether.

Identification

There are several things that you can do to determine why your connection on Yahoo might be slow. For example, you may attempt to access Yahoo from a different computer, use a different web browser to access Yahoo, or update the web browser that you currently use and attempt to access Yahoo afterward. If you aren't able to duplicate the problem in any of these scenarios, then this may demonstrate that the problem does not lie with the actual website itself.

Warning

If you are using someone's PC other than your own, be sure to close the web browser when you are finished to minimize identify theft risks.

Considerations

Websites such as Yahoo.com and MSN.com often contain more Flash advertisements that might certainly contribute to slower connectivity. Additionally, the time of day might play a role as well. You may want to determine whether the symptoms present at certain times of the day as the root cause may stem from additional traffic load or possible updates on the website.

Expert Insight

Whenever you attempt to update your web browser, it is always a good idea to restart your computer.

Fun Fact

The name "Yahoo" is an acronym for "Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle."