Website hosting is an online service that allows you to publish your website or web application on the Internet. When you sign up for a hosting service, you usually rent space on a server where you can store all the files and data needed for your site to function properly.
A server is a physical computer that runs without interruption so that your site is available all the time to those who want to visit it. Your hosting is responsible for keeping the server running, protecting it from malicious attacks, and transferring your content (text, images, files) from the server to the browsers of your visitors.
When you decide to launch a new website, you will need to find a hosting company that will provide you with resources on the server. Your hosting provider keeps all of your files, resources, and databases on the server. Whenever someone enters your domain name into the address bar of their browser, your host hands over all the files needed to serve the request.
You need to choose the web hosting plan that best suits your needs and purchase it. In fact, web hosting works similar to renting a home; you need to pay regular rent to keep your site running at all times.
In fact, you don’t even need any programming knowledge to perform regular site management tasks. Hosting accounts have a graphical user interface where you can manage all your site settings. For example, you can upload HTML and other files to the server, install content management systems such as WordPress, access your database, and create backups (backup copies) for your site.
In addition to providing server space for your website, hosting providers may also offer other services related to website management, such as
SSL certificates (the https:// protocol is used to keep sites secure)
Email Email hosting
Page builders
Developer tools
Customer support services (usually with online chat)
Automated backups (data backups)
1-click software installers (such as CMS WordPress or Drupal)