Web hosting is a service that allows your website to be accessible on the internet 24/7.
How Web Hosting Works
When you create a website, you need a place to store all your files (HTML, images, videos, etc.). Web hosting companies provide servers - powerful computers that store your website files and make them available to visitors worldwide.
Types of Web Hosting
- Shared Hosting: Multiple websites share one server (most affordable)
- VPS Hosting: Virtual private server with dedicated resources
- Dedicated Hosting: Entire server dedicated to your website
- Cloud Hosting: Resources spread across multiple servers
What You Get with Web Hosting
- Server space to store your website files
- Bandwidth for visitor traffic
- Email accounts with your domain name
- Database storage (MySQL)
- Control panel (cPanel) for management
- 24/7 technical support
Choosing the Right Hosting
Consider these factors:
• Expected website traffic
• Type of website (blog, e-commerce, business)
• Technical requirements
• Budget
• Support quality
Getting Started
1. Choose a hosting plan
2. Register or transfer your domain
3. Set up your hosting account
4. Upload your website files
5. Configure email accounts
6. Launch your website
