{"id":1107,"date":"2023-10-25T08:58:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:58:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:36:42","slug":"guide-to-website-hosting","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/hosting\/guide-to-website-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner Guide To Website Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<!-- Article Structure Version 2 Style -->\r\n\r\n\t\t<style> #eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}@media only screen and (max-width:1025px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{padding:20px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;}.eckb-article-content-created-date-container,.eckb-article-content-last-updated-date-container,.eckb-article-content-author-container,.eckb-article-content-article-views-counter-container,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created,.eckb-ach__article-meta__author,.eckb-ach__article-meta__views_counter,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-updated{color:#003e71;font-size:14px !important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:768px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 .eckb-article-toc{position:relative;float:left;width:100%;height:auto;top:0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{order:3;margin-top:0px!important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{order:2;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{order:1;margin-top:0px!important;}}<\/style>    \r\n\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-page-container-v2\" class=\"eckb-article-page-content-counter eckb_ap_active_theme_hosted-bootstrap \" data-mobile_breakpoint=\"768\">    <div id=\"eckb-article-header\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-body\">  <div id=\"eckb-article-left-sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t        <article id=\"eckb-article-content\" data-article-id=\"1107\" >\r\n\r\n              <div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-v2\"><div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-1\"><div class=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-left-group\"><div id=\"eckb-article-back-navigation-container\"><div class=\"eckb-navigation-back  \"  style=\"margin-top: 0px; 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In simple terms, web hosting is renting space on a physical server for your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will simplify the basics of website hosting to help you understand what it is and how it works so you can step into the digital realm with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#internet-access\">Internet Access<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#website\">Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#terminology\">Terminology<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#data\">Data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#data-size\">Data Size<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bandwidth\">Bandwidth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#disk-space\">Disk Space<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#data-center\">Data Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#domain-renewal\">Domain Renewal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#server\">Server<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#website-hosting\">Website Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#support-and-expertise\">Support and Expertise<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#links\">Links:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"internet-access\">Internet Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gateway to the online world and website hosting services comes via an authorized Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP provides the interface from your device to the web through various methods that access data exchange points. It is crucial to opt for an ISP registered with a reputable Internet Service Providers\u2019 association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"website\">Website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a website as your electronic business showcase, that is a digital publication displaying your products and services. Your website is stored on a web hosting server and made accessible to people worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting into what website hosting is, there are several terms used in conjunction with this process, which you need to familiarize yourself with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"terminology\">Terminology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data\">Data<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Data refers to the electronic format of information, including text, images, document files, audio, and videos. Usually, a domain hosting account will include email accounts, so data transmission (called traffic) is monitored when someone views your website, or you send and receive emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-size\">Data Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Size is measured in Kilobytes (KB), Megabytes (MB), Gigabytes (GB), and Terabytes (TB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bandwidth\">Bandwidth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandwidth is the term used to quantify the amount of data transmitted to and from your website hosting and email accounts. Bandwidth can be affected by peak traffic hours; the increased amount of traffic can potentially impact data download and upload speeds. Your bandwidth is replenished monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disk-space\">Disk Space<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Disk Space is the server storage allocation for your website and email data. Think of it as the shelf space in the library (Data Center) where your information is stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-center\">Data Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Center is comparable to a \u2018computer library\u2019 that houses banks of servers for multiple clients. Data centers are strictly controlled secure environments with 24\/7 power, redundancy, and protection measures to ensure absolute server safety, stability, and security of the website hosting platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain-renewal\">Domain Renewal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Domain is a website\u2019s unique name, usually renewed annually. However, this is relevant to the original registration period and may vary between 2-10 years. If it is allowed to expire, and not renewed, then the domain becomes available to the global public to acquire. Domains are issued by authorized bodies globally. For more info about choosing a domain, read <a title=\"Hosted.com - Transform Your Business Dreams into Reality with the Perfect Domain Name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/blog\/how-to-get-the-perfect-domain-name\/\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Blogs - Transform Your Business Dreams into Reality with the Perfect Domain Name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to check if your domain name is available, please go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/register-domains\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Domain Registration\" title=\"Hosted.com - Domain Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domain Registration page<\/a> and use the easy search facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"server\">Server<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Server is the physical computer where your website files reside. It serves those files to users when they access your site. Hosting servers should be top of the range in both hardware and software, providing a powerful, stable, and secure environment, and use bandwidth like a normal computer. Their internal software programs should be state of the art and completely security and backup focused on all fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"website-hosting\">Website Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating your website, it will require hosting, which means copying all the content files into a secure \u201cdigital library\u201d \u2013 data center for public access. Your website files are uploaded to an ISP\u2019s website hosting server that has been specifically set up for secure internet access. When your site is visible to the global public, it is called \u201cgoing live.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-and-expertise\">Support and Expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted.com\u00ae is here to guide you through every step of this journey. 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