Content can be "promoted" to a higher status for the purposes of including it on the home page, or even featuring it there.
- Promoted to front page: Some sites determine what content is displayed on the front page by selecting only that content that has been promoted.
- Sticky at top of lists: If the content is Sticky, it will stay on the homepage while other content is replaced with newer content. This is a good way to have a welcome message remain while other content is cycled.