What is hosting?
hosting
In order to have a website “live” on the internet, a website needs to have a host to keep all its files so the website is available to be accessed at all times. The website host keeps the website running so it can be viewed at any time by any individual.
It is important to keep in mind that with a bad host, a website can load a lot slower.
You may wonder if you can host your website yourself so you don’t need to pay for hosting. This is possible but it requires extensive skills as well has software, hardware, and equipment to keep the website files accessible for all so it is best to have a hosting service take care of the technical side if you want to ensure you website will running smoothly at all times.
In short, it is not possible for a website to be published without a website host.
domain names?
In addition to have a web host, a domain name is also needed to get started with your website. A domain name is the name of a website that allows individuals to find a website.
A few endings that a domain name ends with that you are probably familiar with are .com, .org, .co, or .edu. A domain name needs to be registered since there can only be one website per name.
When starting a business, it is very important to check if the domain name of the business name is available so customers can easily find your website.
will a host keep my website secure?
Just because you have a web hosting service, does not mean your website can be hacked.
Need help with hosting & domain names?
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