They are a set of server-side applications that enable you to incorporate the following advanced features without having to write the complex server-side programs typically required.

Collaborate simultaneously with other users on the same Web site.

Create a Web page directly on a Web server.
Save directly to a Web server when using Office programs.

Include these FrontPage components on your sites: link bars, top 10 lists, form handlers, discussions, full text searches, hit counters, and categories.