The home page Every Web Site includes several web pages. Two web pages always appear in a Web Site: the calendar and home page. The home page gives viewers their first impression of a Web Site, so it needs to be interesting and well-organized. There are three basic elements on the home page: Postings, such as articles, message board topics, and sports scores, attract viewers and inspire them to explore the Web Site. Links to other pages provide a way for viewers to explore and find information easily. Graphics make the site colorful and provide a unifying theme. The process of adding these features is called publishing content. The Web Site Administrator and participants with publishing privileges can publish content. Content on the home page may be continued on another page. For example, the first paragraph of an article may be published on the home page with an expansion link to the rest of the article on another page. This method saves space on the home page and lures the viewer into a Web Site. If content is confidential, the Web Site Administrator can make the Web Site private so that only participants can view it. In this case, the Web Site Administrator must invite registered users to participate in the site. If the home page is public, it is visible to everyone; however, registered users must create a profile and be accepted as participants to publish content. Related Topics: For information on the different types of users, read User types. For instructions on how to participate, read Request to participate. For instructions on adding content, read Publish content. To learn more about this publishing system, read Tips and tutorials.