Web Hosting

A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own web sites accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity.

The host may also provide an interface control panel (e.g. cPanel, Helm or Plesk) for managing the Web server and installing scripts as well as other services like e-mail.

Web Hosting

Single page hosting is generally sufficient only for personal web pages. A complex site calls for a more comprehensive package that provides database support and application development platforms (e.g. PHP, Java, and ASP.NET). These facilities allow the customers to write or install scripts for applications like forums and content management. For e-commerce, SSL is also required.

The host may also provide an interface control panel (e.g. cPanel, Helm or Plesk) for managing the Web server and installing scripts as well as other services like e-mail.