Web hosting is a service that enables individuals and organizations to publish their websites or web applications on the internet. Hosting providers offer the technologies and services needed to view your website online. Websites are stored or “hosted” on special computers called servers, and when users want to visit your site, they simply type your domain name in their browser. The hosting provider then connects their browser to your website files.
There are different types of web hosting services, such as shared hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated hosting. These differ in terms of server resources, pricing, and control over the server environment. As a beginner, shared hosting is often the easiest and most affordable option.
A good web host should offer reliability, fast load times, security, customer support, and scalability options. As your website grows, you may need to upgrade to higher-tier plans for better performance.