FrontPage hosting refers to web hosting plans that support Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE). FrontPage was a popular web design application developed by Microsoft that allowed users to create and publish websites without coding knowledge.
Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions
FrontPage Server Extensions are a set of server-side programs that enable certain FrontPage features to work when your website is published to a web server. Without these extensions, some FrontPage features — like form handling, discussion groups, and site search — would not function.
Current Status of FrontPage
Microsoft discontinued FrontPage in 2006 and no longer supports or develops it. However, many websites built with FrontPage are still running, and many hosting providers continue to support the server extensions for legacy sites.
Alternatives to FrontPage
If you're building a new website, consider these modern alternatives:
- WordPress — The world's most popular CMS
- Microsoft Expression Web — FrontPage's official successor
- Adobe Dreamweaver — Professional web design tool
- Website builders — Drag-and-drop tools from most hosting providers