Web Hosting:
Explained by David.
What is Web Hosting?
Web Hosting is a service that leases space on a remote server. If you are wondering what in the world a sever is? I’ll avoid the boring tech talk and explain servers and web hosting in a way that we can all relate to. Understanding what web hosting is and how it works is important for anyone running a website or planning to start one. It is essential to the existence of your website and how it holds up with traffic. If you want to buy hosting now? I recommend Bluehost, I have used them for my hosting needs over 5 years and counting. Knowledgeable and committed customer service. Bluehost is definitely a great choice for anyone wanting to build their own WordPress website.
Web Hosting Server
Think of a server as a normal home computer tower, bulky with flashing lights and fans humming. But this computer tower is not like your wicked gaming PC. It’s a more like a big storage for digital content. For example when you save to a cloud you are actually saving your data on a remote server only accessible via internet.
A “Host” owns these big storage drive tower thingies and leases its space to others. You then can rent space and upload your website to their server that can then be loaded up by a visitor anywhere in the world. Make sense? In most cases that is exactly how it works, web hosts rent space on a server. This service usually has multiple plans to choose from that best fit your needs.
Relative to your website a server isn’t just a computer tower, it’s its whole universe. Without it, no one could connect wit your site. When you purchase a domain with hosting, it’s like putting a big open and empty lot in the universe. This big empty lot is your pre-content website.
Servers can also be shared with other websites and clients. This is called shared hosting.
Relative to your website a server isn’t just a computer tower, it’s its whole universe.