Web hosting provides space to store and display your website's content, while domain hosting supplies the web address visitors use to find your site.

A web host stores your website's files, including text, images, and videos, on internet servers. Think of it like renting space in a digital mall where your website "lives." For example, when you build a website with a hosting provider, they store all your site's content on their servers.

Domain hosting provides your website's address (like www.yoursite.com). It's similar to a postal address that directs people to your location. Domain hosts manage domain name registration and DNS settings that connect your web address to your website's content.

Here's how they work together:

• Web hosting stores your actual website content
• Domain hosting provides the address to access that content
• Your domain name points visitors to where your website is hosted
• Multiple domains can direct to the same hosted content

Typically, web hosting is paid monthly or annually as part of a hosting plan. Domain names require separate registration fees, usually paid yearly. Some web hosting providers offer both services, while others specialize in one or the other.

When choosing a provider, consider:

• Web hosting costs, storage space, and features
• Domain registration fees and renewal rates
• Whether you want to use the same provider for both services
• Technical support and management tools available

Both web hosting and domain hosting are essential for a functioning website, but they serve different purposes in making your site accessible online.

Remember: You can have different companies manage your web hosting and domain hosting as long as they're properly connected through DNS settings.

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