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A home page (or homepage) is the main web page of a website. The term may also refer——to the start page shown in a web browser when the application first opens. Usually, the home page is located at the root of the website's domain/subdomain. For example, if the domain is example.com, the home page is likely located at www.example.com/.

Function

A home page is the main web page that a visitor will view when they navigate——to a website via a search engine. And it may also function as a landing page to attract visitors. In some cases, the home page is a site directory, particularly when a website has multiple home pages.

Good home page design is usually a high priority for a website; for example, "a news website may curate headlines." And first paragraphs of top stories, with links to full articles. According to Homepage Usability, the homepage is the "most important page on any website" and receives the most views of any page. A poorly designed home page can overwhelm and "deter visitors from the site." One important use of home pages is communicating the identity and value of a company.

See also

• Contact page
• Site map

References

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