What is a Web Portal?
For a normal user a web portal is a site that shows a single point of access to information collected from different sources. It is often known as a Web "super site" that provides a host of services including web searching, news, white and yellow pages directories, free e-mail, discussion groups, online shopping and links to other sites as well.
A web portal is not just about selling products nor having a web presence. Corporate companies all over the world are using portal development services for managing sales activities, marketing programs, and enhancing support and service functions.
Once familiar with the web portal, visitors are able to easily locate and relocate information and services. This is often a key for the creation of portals.
Some Common Portal Features
1. User authentication (log in and password)
2. Personalized content views; where the user can modify the content displayed on the portal homepage to match his/her specific interests.
3. Personalized navigation tools, e.g. ‘quick links’ to frequently accessed information pages directory-based information structure.
4. Community-building tools: e.g. bulletin boards, emailing lists, etc.
5. Subject specific search: e.g. synonym-matching, industry-specific etc.
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