Web Designs Beginner Website Concepts
- What is a domain name?
- How much does it cost to register a domain name?
- Where should I register my domain name?
- What is a web host?
- How much do web hosting services cost?
- How do I choose a web host provider?
- Compare web hosting services
Web Hosting
What is a web host?
A web host allocates space on a server to "host" your website and then makes your website accessible to the public. If you want the public to access your web site, then you need to sign up with a web host. OK, you could host the site yourself and not use a web host, but let's face it, you wouldn't be reading the "Beginner's Guide" if you had the technical savvy to do that!
Web hosting companies provide a number of other optional services, including email administration, file backup & recovery, disk storage, bandwidth, databases, specialized software and much more.
Some popular web hosts are:
There are many, many other web hosts available. Any of the above will most likely provide good service at a very reasonable cost for basic websites. As your website grows, you can increase your service level.