The service that stores a website’s files, database, and technical resources so the site can be viewed online. Plans differ in speed, support, security, backups, control, and cost, so hosting should match the website’s needs.
How Hosting Works
Web hosting provides server resources that store and serve website files, databases, and related services. The hosting environment affects availability, speed, storage, security options, backups, and how much technical control the site owner has.
Simple Example
Your hosting account stores WordPress files and the database that make the website available online.
Why It Matters for Beginners
This matters because poor hosting can affect speed, reliability, backups, support, and security. The cheapest introductory price is not the only factor that matters.
A Common Mistake
Choosing only by the introductory price and ignoring renewal cost, support, backups, limits, and performance.
Related Terms
- Website
- Domain Name
- DNS
- FTP