Question:
can somebody tell me what web hosting is all about? please i need to know everything about it as fast as i can?
Abfatop V
2009-02-03 08:11:42 UTC
can somebody tell me what web hosting is all about? please i need to know everything about it as fast as i can?
Ten answers:
R.F.
2009-02-03 09:00:57 UTC
When you want files like web pages for a web site on the Internet where other people can access it, the computer needs to knows how to receive requests from people trying to access those files and it needs to know how to respond to those requests by sending the requested files out to them. To do that, the computer needs to be running a "web server" and for the files to be available 24/7, it needs to be running reliably all day and night long.



That's usually too much overhead for the typical person or home computer, so instead, you can get a "web hosting service" where they already have all that set up already. And you can rent space on their computer and they will provide the connections and services of hosting your web site.



There are free web hosting services available, but those usually have limited features, storage space and bandwidth, and some put ads on your web pages.
anonymous
2009-02-03 21:39:15 UTC
Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to host a website where it can be viewed by anyone who has access to the internet,meaning your pages are accessible to web surfers throughout the world. You sign up with a company(http://www.webhosting-view.com/) who allocates space on their server and allow you to upload content and manage an account.

Different Types of Web Hosting



There are different tapies web hosting:

Shared Web Hosting,

Free Web Hosting,

Dedicated Web Hosting.

Shared webhosting is the most widely used web hosting service. Shared website hosting permits more than one site to be hosted on the same server.

Free web hosting is the simplest kind of webhosting service. Ads on hosted web sites generally support this type of website hosting.

Dedicated hosting is a good option for someone who wants more storage and bandwidth, and also wants certain characteristics that are not available with shared web hosting.



The Basic Features of Web Hosts

Server type

Most web hosts have Windows 2000, Unix and Linux servers.



Disk space

The size of your website will determine the amount of disk space you will need.。



Bandwidth

Bandwidth relates to how many visitors you will have on your site each day.



E-mail accounts

Many hosts will provide you with 10 or more e-mail accounts for your online business. The number of accounts you need may affect which host you choose.



Support

Another feature you need to consider is the technical or billing support you will receive from the web hosting company. Some have a customer service line, which you can call when you have a problem. Others have e-mail or a ticket system, which you have to wait for a response. Responses are usually within 24 hours with these types of hosts.
pete6356
2009-02-03 08:18:41 UTC
In the simplest of terms, it means someone's website is physically sitting on your computer. If you are a web hosting company, people pay you to have their web site sit on your computer...also known as a server. It's quite common a web hosting company will also manage the web site for it's customers and also design the site.
seanm
2009-02-03 08:27:11 UTC
well overall you talking about hosting your web site with all the information in company computers that's host's your site over there.







when you building a web site and want all to see it you need to put it somewhere with fast internet access and you need to be sure that computer " server " is Always on .



you can host your own web site on your computer but you need strong computer and very high bandwidth so the website wont be slow.



this is why you have companies that give you that option
casey s
2009-02-03 08:17:07 UTC
Sites like go daddy are the type of web hosting sites when you use them (they host my domain name) you can have them do a web search to see if your domain name is available you can have them register your domain name you can have them host your web site they are the place where the site lives and people are directed there when looking for your site you can also do domain name parking a place where domain names you have purchased but either want to sell i future or develop in futur are parked so no one else can own the name or use it.
Cute Cat Pictures
2009-02-03 20:57:34 UTC
Web hosting is a server which will host your website. Web hosting server is a place where you create or place your website in it, when you place your website into your web hosting server then your website can be accessible on the internet around the world.



I recommend you to visit http://www.cheapwebhostingservice.biz/ to check the web hosting package available. The cheapest web hosting package (web host + 1 domain name) is USD $51 per year (domain name = USD$6 + web host = $3.75 per month or $45.00 per year). The main features: 15 GB disk space, 300 GB bandwidth, host up to 3 domain names in one hosting service.... Need more powerful web hosting package just visit http://www.cheapwebhostingservice.biz/ to check the web hosting package available.





More info: each web hosting package has the capability to host multiple domain name. Other features... online website builder, online support, 99.9% reliability, you can host you website, blog, forum, online store and +++.



You can use free FileZilla Client FTP to transfer or upload your website into your web hosting server
anonymous
2009-02-03 08:17:19 UTC
A web hosting company is a company that sells you space on its web server so that you have a place to put your site. Most of them are also accredited registrars for domain names and can sell you one.
Bryan F
2009-02-03 08:17:16 UTC
web hosting is what it is called when someone hosts certain files (usually a combination of html and coding files such as java or css, and pictures to be used on the website) that are used to create a website. there are thousands of "hosts" or company's that will hold your files for you, and many different prices ranging from free to hundred of dollars a month. you can have alot of different functions/abilities available to you through a host such as html editors, file managers, plugins for your website such as chat rooms, etc.. webhosting is used mainly for creating websites, but also just for hosting files for viewing, or even downloading
tak
2009-02-04 12:46:14 UTC
Try taking a look at http://webhosting.thumbak.net and clicking on "Web Hosting?".
Neo2009
2009-02-05 11:35:32 UTC
web hosting is for if you want to put your domain (usu your company name) on the Internet.


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