Web hosting is an online service that allows individuals and companies to have a website continuously posted on the Internet, without having to bear the cost of the relevant equipment (e.g. servers) or the need to service a large number of external connections and bandwidth.
Specifically, web hosting companies provide the necessary server space to store the files of the website, as well as the necessary services for users to access these files. Hosting services also include domain name management (domain registration) and support for the technical aspects of the website.
Hosting companies offer various packages, depending on the needs of each user. These may include:
- Shared Hosting: shared hosting, where several websites share the same server.
- VPS (Virtual Private Server): a virtual private server that offers greater control and isolation from other websites.
- Dedicated Hosting: dedicated server for a specific website.
- Cloud Hosting is a form of web hosting based on the use of a network of virtual servers, known as “cloud servers”. Instead of depending on a single physical server, websites hosted in the cloud are stored on a network of multiple virtual servers that work as a whole. This provides a number of advantages:
- Flexibility: Resources (such as memory, processor and storage space) can be increased or decreased depending on the needs of the website.
- Resilience: if a virtual server fails, the website can be automatically transferred to another server without interrupting services.
- Escalation: Websites can handle increased traffic without having to buy new material.
For the above reasons, choosing the right provider and hosting package are critical elements of your website! Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or want to register a space.