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Hosting a website means getting it live on the internet. Whether it is a personal blog or a business site, having one offers many benefits, including improving online presence and credibility.

But where do we start, and what do we need to get our website running?

If this is your first time building a website, we got you covered.

This beginner guide will explain how to host a website, from choosing the best hosting provider to uploading your site. Furthermore, we’ll add a general step-by-step guide for hosting a site locally on your personal computer.

What do you need to host a website?

Web hosting and a domain name are the two essential factors in hosting a website. The former enables website owners to get their sites online, whereas the latter is the website’s unique address.

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So, you want to start a website? Congratulations! It’s a great way to share your ideas with the world and can be a lot of fun. But where do you start? Web hosting is the first step. This is where your website lives on the internet. Choosing the right web host is important because it will affect everything from how your website looks to how fast it loads. Let’s walk you through the basics of web hosting and help you choose the right provider for your needs.

Web Hosting Basics

Web hosting is a service that provides the technology and services needed for a website or web page to be viewed on the internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a business that provides the…

Speaking of small groups, listen servers are mostly used by players who have set up a Local Area Network (LAN). This is a fun way to play multiplayer games with friends, but such listen servers don’t work well with larger groups. If you want a larger server, you may want to look into server alternatives instead, and our guide will help you make your final decision.

Shared hosting is a beginner-level hosting plan. The highly competitive shared hosting industry means consumers benefit from a low monthly price. Pricing generally ranges from $2.51 per month for entry-level to $4.62 for a midtier option. With shared hosting users share their web server with other websites. The number of other websites could range from a few hundred to thousands.

The advantage of shared hosting is the affordable pricing. The disadvantages are spotty service, no guarantee of uptime, possible security risks and limited resources making it difficult for websites to scale. This option is best for websites with low traffic, static pages and new websites.

Virtual private server (VPS) hosting is the next level of hosting. On average, the cost of VPS plans…

Step 1. Choose a Domain Name

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Your domain name is essentially the name of your website. It is the part of the URL that appears before the…