• Web portal, or simply a portal, is a special type of Web site that offers a doorway
to a vast range of content and services.
• Portal generally offer local, national, and international news; weather and sports
scores; access to reference tools, such as online white or yellow pages; market
information and stock tickers; maps and driving instructions; links to other
general purpose sites; and a search tool. Web sites such as Yahoo, Lycos, and
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