Definition
Web hosting is a service that provides the server infrastructure needed to store and serve website files to visitors over the internet. Types of web hosting include shared hosting (multiple sites on one server), VPS hosting (dedicated virtual resources), dedicated hosting (entire physical server), and cloud hosting (distributed infrastructure). For creators, choosing the right hosting tier depends on traffic volume, technical requirements, and budget. WordPress sites, portfolio sites, and course platforms all require web hosting as their foundational infrastructure.