What Is web hosting? Definition & Guide

Hosting is the service that provides space on a server where a website's files reside, keeping it reachable online 24/7. Without hosting, a site does not exist on the internet.

How hosting works

Your site is a set of files and a database that must sit on a computer that is always on and connected: the server. When someone visits your domain, the DNS points to the server and hosting delivers the pages to the browser. Hosting quality directly affects speed, security and reliability.

Types of hosting

• Shared: several sites on the same server, cheap but slower.
• VPS/Cloud: dedicated, scalable resources, ideal for professional sites.
• Dedicated: a whole server for you, for high-traffic projects.

How to choose hosting

What counts is speed (SSD, servers near your users), guaranteed uptime, automatic backups, included SSL and responsive support. Slow hosting hurts SEO and conversions. Our cloud hosting starts at €13/month + VAT with SSL, backups and a CDN included.

Related terms: DNSCDNDatabase

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