Web hosting is a service that provides, at a minimum, storage space on a server (specialized computer) and bandwidth which allows the data (web pages, images, etc) stored on this server to be transferred to anyone viewing the data.

Web hosts exist to provide a bundle of services that make publishing on the Internet possible. Web hosts combine many services logically into a single package at a reasonable price.

Storage space · The physical disk space on a server where your website data (pages, images, scripts, e-mails etc) is stored.

Bandwidth · The Internet traffic and the networking infrastructure needed to deliver the traffic to users of your website.

E-mail accounts · E-mail boxes where you can send and receive e-mail. Often many other e-mail service variations are provided as well.

Technical support · 24X7 - A staff of support technicians to help you with general service usage issues and other problems as they arise.

Scripting support · The ability to run scripts (small programs that perform certain tasks) on the server.

Backup services · A service that makes a copy of your website data in case of accidental deletion or other emergency situation.