What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a service that allows organizations, and developers to publish a website on the Internet.
A web host or web hosting service provider is a business/company that provides the technologies and services required to display the website on the Internet.
Websites are hosted or stored on special computers called servers. When Internet users want to see your website, all they need to do is type your website address or domain into their browser.
Their computer will then connect to your server and the web pages will be displayed to them through the browser.
Most hosting companies require you to have your own domain name to host you. If you don’t have a domain name, hosting companies will help you buy one.
What to expect from your Web Hosting provider
Here are some features you should expect from your hosting provider:
Email accounts
Most hosting providers require users to have their own domain name.
With a domain name (e.g www.yourwebsite.com) and email account details provided by your hosting company, you can create email accounts (e.g yourname@yourwebsite.com).
FTP access
Using FTP allows you to upload files from your local computer to your server.
If you create your website using your own HTML files, you can transfer the files from your computer to the host via FTP, allowing your website to be accessed over the Internet.
WordPress Support
WordPress is an online website builder. It is a powerful web content management system that is a convenient way to create and manage websites.
WordPress owns over 25% of the websites on the Internet.
Most hosting providers will let you know right away if they are compatible with WordPress or not.
How can my online business benefit from a web hosting service?
To publish your website online, your business website requires a hosting service. For example, web hosting companies usually employ 24/7 technicians to make sure their customers’ websites are up and running.
In addition, when website owners need help (e.g their email is unable to send/receive, domain name renewal, and others), the support service undertakes to solve such issues.
A professional web hosting service ensures a hassle-free website for owners so they can effectively focus their time and effort on their businesses.
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Michelle Toddler
I’m a web developer living in Toronto, Canada and I love making things. This site is home to the collection of things I’ve made.
