Web hosting jargon buster | Creative Bloq

Looking to create your first website? With so many web hosting companies competing for your business, it’s difficult to know which to choose. In our jargon-busting guide, we simplify the terms that you’ll come across on your search for the perfect web host for your creative site.

01. Web hosting services

When you use a web browser to visit a website, you’re requesting a remote server to send you the files that make up a web page. 

Site files are stored on servers, which are computers connected to the internet 24/7. A web hosting company rents you space for your site on one of their servers, typically for a monthly fee.

02. Shared web hosting