Beginner's Guide to Web Hosting
Web hosting is a type of online service that allows you to put your website or web application on the Internet. When you sign up for a web hosting service, you are essentially renting space on a real server where you may keep all of the files and data that your website needs to function properly. A server is a physical computer that operates continuously to ensure that your website is available to everyone who wants to view it at any time. Your web host is in charge of keeping that server up and operating, as well as defending it from malicious threats and sending your material — such as text, photos, and files — from the server to the browsers of your visitors. When you intend to launch a new website, you must first locate a web hosting company that will give you the necessary server space. All of your files, assets, and databases are stored on the server by your site host. When someone inserts your domain name into their browser's address bar, your host sends all of the files re...