Domains and hosting: what they do and what to buy
A domain is the name visitors use to find you. Hosting stores your website files and data. To publish a website, you also need the content or application that turns those resources into pages.
Before you choose
Understand the options, prepare a website move and compare the full cost. Practical explanations to help you make an informed choice.
A domain is the name visitors use to find you. Hosting stores your website files and data. To publish a website, you also need the content or application that turns those resources into pages.
Start with the application you use and who will maintain it. More control brings more responsibility. Price or processor count alone cannot tell you which service fits your project.
Moving a website takes more than copying files. Prepare the data, email and DNS, test the destination and keep a way back. Timing and possible interruptions depend on the project and the services involved.
A monthly headline price does not always tell you what is due today or at renewal. A useful comparison covers the same period, applicable taxes and the services your project actually needs.