Web Hosting
Web hosting provides computing, storage, and network service that makes a website or application available online.
Definition
Web hosting provides computing, storage, and network service that makes a website or application available online.
Practical example
A WordPress site may use one company for domain registration and another for the server that stores its database, themes, plugins, and uploads.
How it works
A visitor’s request is directed by DNS to infrastructure that returns the requested page and assets. Managed hosting may also provide backups, caching, security controls, and support.
Why it matters
Hosting affects availability, performance, recovery options, and who can export or restore the site.
Common misunderstanding
Hosting, the domain, email, and the website platform can be separate services even when one vendor bundles them.
Limitations
A “backup included” claim is not enough without retention, restore access, and a tested recovery path.
Useful questions
- Who owns the hosting account?
- What is backed up and for how long?
- Can the business export files and database?
- What happens if the vendor relationship ends?
Related reading
Sources and review notes
Sources were accessed 2026-09-16.
- What is DNS? — Cloudflare Learning Center
- What is WordPress? — WordPress.org Support Manual
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