What is a web host?

“Web Host”, “Web Hosting” and “Web Servers” are fancy terms for “the place where my website sits.”

Think of a web host like this: Your friend invites you to a party at her house. She is your host and her house is the space where you’re partying.

When you build a website, the “hosting” company you sign up with is your host and their web server is the space where your site will reside.

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