There's no place like home. . . L ittle did Dorothy know how appropriate this heartfelt phrase would be many years later in an electronic Oz known as the World Wide Web. The home page phenomenon continues to influence Internet and World Wide Web use.
Home pages provide a sense of belonging and a returning point from worldwide cybertravel.
Their personal authorship allows creators to use graphics, video, and audio files to create familiar and sometimes glitzy launch pads. These bells and whistles, although appealing, can become addictive. Their overuse impedes efficient Web processing. Productive home pages should reflect their purpose. Usage then dictates the icons, images, and favorite links.