What is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is a service that provides server resources for storing and serving websites. Hosting types: Shared hosting (cheap, multiple sites per server), VPS (Virtual Private Server - dedicated resources), Dedicated server (own physical server), Cloud hosting (scalable, e.g., AWS, Google Cloud), JAMstack/Edge (Vercel, Netlify). For performance: Server location (close to target audience), SSD storage, sufficient RAM, CDN integration. Managed vs. Unmanaged: Managed handles maintenance. SSL certificate (HTTPS) is standard and ranking factor. Check uptime (99.9%+), support quality, and backup options.
Key Points
- Server infrastructure for websites
- Types: Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Cloud, Edge
- Server location affects loading time
- SSL/HTTPS is standard
- Aim for 99.9%+ uptime
- Modern option: JAMstack (Vercel, Netlify)
Practical Example
“We use Vercel for Next.js projects - automatic deployments, CDN, and edge functions included.”