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\"Why<\/h2>\n

Want a Website? Then You Need Web Hosting<\/h2>\n

You can’t have a website live on the Internet without the need of web hosting<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to build a website for your business, then you need to invest in a solid host. There\u2019s no way around it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below you\u2019ll learn about what web hosting actually is, why you need it, and the various types of web hosting that are available. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is Web Hosting?<\/h2>\n

You can think of web hosting\u00a0as a home where you store all of your things. Except, instead of storing furniture and household goods, you\u2019re storing all of the files necessary for your website to function. These files usually include your HTML and CSS files, documents, media files, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

The web host you end up choosing is the company that sells server space for you to rent out. Web hosts manage these servers and make it easy for you to host your site so\u00a0visitors around the world can access these website files.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, in order for your website to actually be online, you also need a domain name<\/a>. Think of your domain name as\u00a0the addresses on houses. It would be very hard to find your house without an address people could remember. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Need Web Hosting<\/h2>\n

If you want to have a website that you can call your own, then you need to invest in hosting. Fortunately, it doesn\u2019t even cost that much to have your very own piece of online real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. You Have Control<\/h3>\n

When you have your website on a free platform like Blogger or Tumblr, you\u2019re taking a risk. In order for your website to remain online you have to agree to their terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are plenty of horror stories online about site owners having their profitable websites taken down for breaking a certain rule or condition. If you\u2019re serious about building out your website, then this is a risk you can\u2019t take. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even if your website does get back online you\u2019ll end up losing crucial sales during that time period, and can even annoy some of your site\u2019s visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. More Customization Options<\/h3>\n

Another issue with free hosting platforms is co-branding. In other words, your website shares branding with the free host. This lessens your credibility with customers, and impacts the overall look and design of your site.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you use a free\u00a0option you won\u2019t be able to expand or customize your site as you wish. You\u2019ll have limited access to plugins and tools and the growth of your site will be limited as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you host your own website you\u2019re truly in control. You can customize your site as you see fit and you\u2019re only limited by your own creativity. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Your Website is Safe<\/h3>\n

When you don\u2019t host your own site you can never be too sure about the overall security of your site. When you can choose the CMS, the security plugins, and other measures you can be sure that your site has a higher level of security<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, many web hosting companies (HostGator included) offer 24\/7 expert support too, so you have someone you can contact immediately if you ever run into an issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Web Hosting Available<\/h2>\n

When you begin your search for hosting, you\u2019ll notice that there are various hosting options available. The style of hosting you choose will differ based upon storage, technical knowledge required, support, speed, and reliability. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below you\u2019ll find a breakdown of the most common hosting types.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shared Hosting<\/h3>\n

Shared hosting<\/a> is typically the cheapest hosting option available. With shared hosting you\u2019re renting server space with dozens or hundreds of other sites. The resources on a single server are then shared between all the sites hosted on that specific server. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since there\u2019s little technical knowledge required to get it up and running, shared hosting is generally a great entry-level option for those just getting started online. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cloud Hosting<\/h3>\n

Cloud hosting<\/a> offers you a network of servers, known as the cloud, to host your site. This is great for sites that receive a high volume of traffic as the server load can be distributed over a number of different servers.<\/p>\n

Cloud hosting is very flexible and great for large websites that have a more global audience.<\/p>\n

VPS Hosting<\/h3>\n

With VPS hosting<\/a>,\u00a0each private server is divided into individual servers that act in a similar manner to a dedicated server. The server resources are generally shared with other sites, but the number is much smaller than shared hosting.<\/p>\n

This is a solid choice for sites that need more control and server resources, but don\u2019t want to invest in a separate dedicated server.<\/p>\n

Dedicated Server Hosting<\/h3>\n

Dedicated servers<\/a> offer you ultimate\u00a0control and customization. Your website is the only website that\u2019s stored on the given server. This gives you more access to server resources and higher site performance overall. <\/span><\/p>\n

This style of hosting is generally more expensive, but is a must have for more resource-intensive and high-traffic sites. <\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re getting started online it can be tempting to use one of the\u00a0free options out there. But, if you\u2019re serious about building a profitable site or service, then you need to take your hosting into your own hands.<\/span><\/p>\n

HostGator all the web hosting types outlined above, with 24\/7\/365 expert support, a 45-day money back guarantee, and free email marketing through Constant Contact.<\/p>\n

Launch Your Website With HostGator!<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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