A web portal is a specially designed website that serves as a gateway to a variety of resources and services. It typically provides users with a single point of access to information, tools, and applications, often tailored to specific needs or interests. Common features include search functions, news updates, and links to other websites. Web portals can be categorized into different types, such as enterprise portals for businesses, which facilitate internal communication and collaboration, and consumer portals that offer personalized content and services to individual users. They enhance user experience by organizing information in a user-friendly manner.