What is Domain Name and Web Hosting?

[Kewal Bhati]

please explain this.

[Jiya Khan]

It is not uncommon for novices to web hosting to get confused about the domain name and web hosting. Your domain name is the name of your site or your URL. The domain name can be purchased from a domain name registrar. The cost would depend on several factors including the kind of extension you are using for your website address.

For your website to appear on the Internet, the files need to be uploaded to a server. This is handled by a web hosting company. You can choose from monthly or annual billing options. The cost of hosting would depend on the type of server you need‚ space and bandwidth you are using.