What is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to make their websites accessible on the internet. When someone types in a website's domain name in a web browser, the browser sends a request to a web server where the website's files are stored. The web server then sends the website's files back to the user's browser, allowing them to view the website.

Web hosting providers offer server space and other resources, such as bandwidth and storage, to host websites for their customers. There are different types of web hosting services available, including shared hosting, virtual private server (VPS) hosting, dedicated hosting, and cloud hosting.

Shared hosting is the most common type of web hosting, where multiple websites are hosted on the same server, sharing resources like disk space and bandwidth. VPS hosting allows for more customization and control over the server environment, while dedicated hosting provides a single server entirely dedicated to one website. Cloud hosting uses multiple servers to host a website, providing more scalability and flexibility.

In addition to hosting websites, web hosting providers also offer services like domain name registration, email hosting, and website builders to help customers create and manage their websites.