Affordable Hosting Packages for Your TLDs
To set up a website, you need two things. The first is a domain name, which will display your site when entered into a browser. The second is a web hosting plan, which essentially provides storage space on a server for your website files and offers additional services. The domain and the web hosting account are two separate yet interconnected services, both of which are essential for a functional online site.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain is the alphanumeric combination you choose to be your site’s web address, for example, my-best-domain.com. A domain name can be up to 64 characters long and consists of two components: a top-level domain name (TLD) and a second-level domain name (SLD). In the example above, "my-best-domain" is the SLD, and ".com" is the TLD. While you can select your second-level domain name from available options for registration, the number of top-level domains to choose from is limited. TLDs can either be generic (gTLDs) or country-code (ccTLDs), and can be registered for a period ranging from 1 to 10 years. Certain TLDs may come with additional conditions for the registrant.
Domain Web Hosting Services
Since a domain name is simply a hostname, you’ll need a hosting account to store and serve it. When you enter the domain name in a browser, it will load the site files you’ve stored on the hosting account—effectively displaying your site. You can register your domain with one registrar and use hosting from another, though many hosting providers offer both services, making it more convenient to manage everything through a single hosting Control Panel. Regardless of whether the domain registration and hosting services are from the same provider, you must point the domain to the server where it will be hosted. To do so, you need to adjust the domain’s DNS settings, specifically the name servers. Each hosting provider will supply at least two name servers, such as ns1.thebloghost.net and ns2.thebloghost.net. The hosting Control Panel you use for your domain allows you to modify the name servers and direct the domain to your chosen host.
The Need for Reliable Web Hosting Services
Once your domain is pointed to a specific hosting company and added to their servers, several services become available. The most crucial is that your website files will now be displayed when the domain is entered into a browser. You’ll also have the option to create email accounts like name@my-best-domain.com and use either webmail or an email client to manage them. Whether you're running a personal or business website, being accessible online and having email addresses linked to your domain are the two key benefits of a hosting package. For a business site, this will serve as a professional representation of your company to visitors and potential customers. This is why it’s essential to have a reliable hosting provider that can offer a steady and dependable service.
Reliable Hosting Solutions from 'The Blog Host'
Other online services you receive by hosting your domain with us include: FTP access for easy file upload and download, domain forwarding, email auto-responders, mailing lists, and the ability to set up and modify domain records from your Hepsia hosting Control Panel.