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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.