Learn about the software program many are using to create websites and which hosts support this program.

What is FrontPage?
FrontPage is a Microsoft program many people use to build web sites. With FrontPage, you can create the web site you want without having to learn html code. Here are some of the FrontPage features: Photo Gallery, Enhanced Drawing Tools, Automatic Web Content Discussion Boards Dynamic Online Surveys, Customizable Themes, Advanced support for table management CSS Formatting, Office Clip Board Custom Link /Navigation Bars, Web Components (counters etc) Inline Frames, Usage Analysis Reports XML Formatting, Database Interface Wizard, and Advanced Language Support.

What is FrontPage Web Hosting?
FrontPage Web Hosting refers to using a hosting provider that has the FrontPage Server Extensions installed on their web servers. Having FrontPage hosting enables you to: Administer FrontPage-extended webs - This includes setting permissions for authors, administrators, and website visitors. Author FrontPage-extended webs - This includes automatically maintaining hyperlinks, generating and maintaining navigation bars across all pages, and automatically formatting pages to give them a polished appearance. Add functionality to your website - This includes interactive discussion groups, hit counters, search forms, etc.

Note for Unix Users
Whereas FrontPage is a microsoft product it generally runs smoother on Windows servers. So if you choose a Unix host for FrontPage web hosting, always remember to follow their instructions carefully for activating FrontPage extensions on your account.

Do I need FrontPage web hosting?
If you have used FrontPage to build your website you will want to find a web host who offers FrontPage support so the advanced functions of this program will function properly on your site.