What is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a paid online service that publishes your website live 24/7 on the internet for anyone to see. The web host or web hosting service provider, of which we at Website World are one, provide the technologies and services to get and keep your website live on the internet. 

Your web hosting fee covers the 'leasing' of space on our servers where all the files and data from your website is stored. Our servers help to keep your information secure, as well as making sure your website can be seen by visitors whenever they want and wherever they are in the world.

Difference Between Web Hosting & a Domain Name

A domain name and website hosting are two different things, and both are required to have your website live online. Your web hosting is what stores and then displays your website online when requested. The domain is your website's digital identity or online address and is unique to your website. Your domain name will contain a website name and a domain extension, such as .co.nz and .com. You can purchase both your website hosting and domain name directly through us, which keeps everything together and easier to manage. 

Free SSL Certificate with All Standard Web Hosting Plans

All of our standard hosting plans include a free SSL certificate to keep your customer data extra secure. From our Starter SSL plan upwards, in addition to having your website live on the internet, you can also access our:

  • email services
  • professionally designed editable website templates
  • content management software
  • built in shopping cart
  • website statistics

Further details about what is included with each of our web hosting plans can be seen here. 

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