What is web hosting?
Web hosting means providing storage space and technical infrastructure so that a website can be accessed on the internet. The files of your website are stored on a server operated by the hosting provider.
Which web hosting package is right for me?
That depends on your project. For small websites, an affordable shared hosting package is often enough. For larger websites, shops or highly customized applications, more powerful plans, VPS or servers may be useful.
How much does web hosting cost?
Simple web hosting packages are available for just a few euros or dollars per month. Costs increase with storage space, performance, number of domains, email features, backups, support and other additional services.
Is free web hosting recommended?
Free web hosting may be sufficient for tests or private learning projects. For professional websites, it is usually not recommended because there are often limitations regarding domain, advertising, performance, support or data protection.
Do I need special web hosting for WordPress?
WordPress runs on many classic web hosting packages. Important requirements are a current PHP version, at least one database, enough storage space, SSL and ideally simple WordPress installation.
What is the difference between web hosting and VPS?
With web hosting, you share the technical infrastructure with other customers and do not have to manage the server yourself. A VPS offers more control and dedicated resources, but also requires more technical knowledge.
What is shared hosting?
Shared hosting means that several customers use the same server infrastructure. This keeps costs low. For many smaller websites this is sufficient, but for very performance-intensive projects, a stronger plan may be useful.
What does traffic mean in web hosting?
Traffic refers to the data transfer generated by visitors to your website. The more pages, images, downloads or videos are accessed, the more traffic is created.
Why is an SSL certificate important?
An SSL certificate enables an encrypted connection via HTTPS. This protects data transmission and is especially important for forms, logins, shops and professional websites.
What should I look for when choosing a provider?
Important factors include performance, storage space, domains, email features, SSL, backups, support, contract term, data protection, server location and the option to upgrade to a larger plan later.