Any science fiction fan is familiar with the concept of a portal.
Web users rely on portals in the form of a browser.
The offering of customized channels is the biggest difference between a regular Web site and a portal site. A standard Web site displays only what the site's sponsor wants the user to access. As with all good things, Web portals are not for everyone. But for most of us, portals can be very convenient. Because a portal can play a large part in what Web sites we visit, portals are the hottest ticket to success on the commercial Internet.