Originally, the web page that your browser is set to use when it starts up. The more common meaning refers to the first page or front page of a Web site (it is often called Home). It serves as the starting point for navigation.

One thing you should be sure to take advantage of is the server space your ISP offers to you account holders, where you can put up your own homepage! You will need an HTML editor, a graphics program, and an FTP program to get started.