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What is a web host?

A web host is an internet hosting service that allows people to make their website accessible to the internet. What web hosting companies do, is provide server space for lease to their customers.

The web hosting companies usually own and operate all of the server equipment and maintain as needed. This eliminates the need for a “home server”, which would require a physical server in your home or place of business.

Although there are free hosting plans out there, no one matches the quality and upkeep of paid for hosting. The top hosting companies usually offer 24/7 support, unlimited space, and at least one free website with their service.

There are many types of web hosting companies out there that cater to the different needs that people may have depending on the size of their website. Most people just starting out will begin with a shared web host. A shared web host is a web hosting plan in which everyone who is signed up through the service shares the same remote server. The appealing part about using a shared web host is the pricing. Shared web hosts are usually very cheap but you run the risk of getting a virus if the server happens to get one. So if the shared server gets a virus, everybody with the hosting plan gets the virus. Although this is rare, it can happen

Dedicated web servers may be the best choice if you have a higher volume website, or a business that needs to be secure. Dedicated servers offer complete exclusivity meaning that you are the only person or business currently using that web server. This has a host of advantages, which include decreased lag time, increased security, and one on one service. Although dedicated web servers are a great deal more expensive than shared web hosts, dedicated servers may be your cup of tea if you have the money.

So all in all, if you are a starting web developer, or just a person who wants to start a website, shared hosting is the way to go, and thats why I chose the best web hosts out there.