Glossary
Web Hosting
The service that stores your website files on a server and makes them accessible on the internet 24/7.
Web Hosting
Web hosting is a service that stores your website's files (HTML, CSS, images, database) on a computer (called a server) that is connected to the internet at all times.
When someone types your domain name into a browser, their browser connects to your web hosting server and downloads your website files to display the page.
Types of Web Hosting
- Shared hosting — Your site shares a server with hundreds of other sites. Cheapest ($3–$15/mo) but slowest.
- VPS hosting — Virtual private server with dedicated resources. Middle ground ($20–$80/mo).
- Managed WordPress — Hosting optimized specifically for WordPress ($25–$100/mo).
- Dedicated server — An entire physical server just for you ($80–$300/mo).
- Cloud hosting — Distributed across multiple servers (AWS, Google Cloud). Scales automatically.
How Much Does Web Hosting Cost?
See our complete Web Hosting Cost Guide for current 2026 pricing.
Most small business websites use shared or managed WordPress hosting at $25–$100/month.
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