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Web Hosting Basics

An introduction to how web hosting works and what resources your website needs.

Last Updated: January 20, 2026
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What is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a service that allows organizations and individuals to post a website or web page onto the Internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website or webpage to be viewed in the Internet.

Types of Hosting

  • Shared Hosting: Multiple sites share the same server resources. Economical and good for small sites.
  • VPS (Virtual Private Server): A virtualized server that mimics a dedicated server. More power and control.
  • Dedicated Server: You rent the entire physical server. Maximum performance and security.

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