Web hosting is a service that allows your website to be accessible on the internet. It provides the server space where your website’s files, images, databases, and content are stored so that visitors can view your site anytime through a web browser.
Think of web hosting like renting space on a secure computer (server) that runs 24/7. Without hosting, your domain name would not display anything because there would be no place to store or deliver your website.
A web hosting service typically includes:
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Storage space for your website files (also called web space)
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Server resources to keep your site running smoothly
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Email hosting (e.g., [email protected])
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Security features such as SSL and backups
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Control panel access to manage your website and settings
In short, the domain name is your address, and web hosting is the location where your website actually lives.