homepage
/ˈhəʊm.peɪdʒ/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The main page of a website. It is usually the first page you see when you open the site.
- I found the contact link on the homepage.
- The homepage loads very quickly.
- Please update the homepage before launch.
Adinary Nuance
Homepage is the main front page of a website. It is different from a landing page, which is often made for one campaign or one action. It is also different from a start page, which can mean the page your browser opens first, not always the website's main page.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- trang chủ
- Spanish
- página de inicio
- Chinese
- 主页
- Japanese
- ホームページ
- Korean
- 홈페이지
Etymology
Homepage is a compound of home and page. It became common with the growth of websites in the 1990s.
Common phrases
homepage designhomepage bannerhomepage linkhomepage visit
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is homepage the same as front page?
- Yes, in web use, they usually mean the same thing.
- What is the difference between homepage and landing page?
- A homepage is the site's main page. A landing page is usually made for one purpose.
- Is homepage one word or two?
- It is usually written as one word: homepage.
- Can I say website home instead of homepage?
- People may understand it, but homepage is more natural and standard.