How do I upgrade from OS 10.6.8 to another Mac OS?

I have been avoiding upgrading from OS 10.6.8 on my 4-year old iMac because I have some applications that won't work with higher version, but now I have more applications that need a more recent version of the OS. Should I just go to 10.7, or a higher version. Also, all the cat names do not work for me; I need the numbers to know what each version is. Thanks.

Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and download Yosemite from the Mac App Store.
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