What is web hosting? Why do I need it for my website? How do I find web hosting? What do I look for in such a company? These are common questions people encounter when they first get started in setting up their very own website. Before we get into the details of what hosting is, let's discuss what elements are needed in order to start a successful website. The first thing you need is content. This is the text, pictures, banners, and so on that will appear on the site. The next thing you need is a design layout. Then you need a domain name (this is the website address) which you purchase from a domain registrar. Once your site is set up you will also need marketing in order to get visitors! Finally, your site will need web hosting. This includes somewhere for your site's data to be stored and a way for it to be accessed (transferred from this location to your site visitors' computers). These two things are called storage and bandwidth. So that is why a website host (or web hosting company) is needed. You cannot simply store your site on your own computer, unless you have a dedicated web server (this is a special computer with a super high speed internet connection). This would cost you thousands upon thousands of dollars to purchase and maintain. Spending all that money on hosting your site yourself is impractical. Thus, you need a web hosting company to take care of this for you. It's very affordable. You can get hosting by simply visiting your favorite search engine and typing in web hosting. Research various ones until you find the one that has the best value for what you need. Don't be afraid to call or email them with questions before you commit. Look for a company that offers you a low monthly rate, doesn't ask you to lock into an annual contract, has the most data storage and data transfer (also known as bandwidth), and the best customer service. You'll need support via chat, phone, and email.
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