Question:
What is the purpose of a web host and why would I need one?

Answer:
Web hosts are what make web sites accessible over the Internet. This means they keep all the web pages of the hosted site on their server, they take care of all the setup and technical issues, and they have a very high-speed connection to the Internet. For example, SiteHost4U hosts Sharpened.net. All the Sharpened.net web pages are actually on a SiteHost4U server, which is connected to the Internet backbone. The reason most people have their domain hosted instead of doing it themselves, is because there are very high costs involved in the setup and maintenance of a server. Just the high-speed connection typically runs a couple grand a month. This is why most small organizations and businesses choose to have their sites hosted by a web host for simple monthly payments (usually around $10-$25 per month).

Category: Internet
Date Entered: 1999-11-05