Web hosting provides space for your website's content on internet servers, while domain hosting supplies the web address visitors use to access your site. Here's what you need to know about both services:

Web Hosting

• Stores your website's files, including text, images, and videos
• Provides server space to display your content online
• Functions like renting space in a digital mall for your website
• Manages the actual content visitors see when they visit your site

Domain Hosting

• Provides domain names (like www.yourdomain.com)
• Acts as your website's address on the internet
• Directs visitors to your website's location
• Handles domain registration and management

How They Work Together

• Domain hosting points visitors to your website's location
• Web hosting delivers your site's content when visitors arrive
• You can have different providers for web and domain hosting
• Multiple domains can point to the same hosted website content

Cost Considerations

• Web hosting typically requires a monthly or annual fee
• Domain registration usually involves yearly renewal costs
• Some providers offer combined hosting and domain services
• Many web hosts offer free domain registration for the first year

When using separate providers, you'll need to:

1. Register your domain with a domain host
2. Set up your website with a web host
3. Connect your domain to your web hosting through DNS settings

Best practice is to choose reliable providers for both services to ensure your website remains accessible and loads quickly for visitors.

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