What is Web Hosting and How to Host a Website

Before hosting a website, you need to have a domain name. As explained in our other article domain name is an address that directs visitors to your website. It is also advisable to buy your domain name and hosting service from the same company as certainly ensure reduced stress in configuring with your web hosting account.

Companies such as GoDaddy, HostGator, Bluehost, justhost are some leading companies in recent time. Subscribers mostly rely on recommendations when searching for a web hosting company.

It is paramount to host your website with a company that can guarantee Round the clock support, Unlimited storage, Unlimited email addresses, and other mailing functionality, easy integration with CMS and the Latest cPanel.

Steps to Host a WordPress Website:

• Download the latest WordPress CMS release files.
• Upload the zip file via FTP to the web server root folder for the domain.
• Unpack the files using File Manager or the command line.
• Create a new MySQL database & user on the web server.
• Record the MySQL database name, user, & password.
• Open the domain root address in the web browser.
• Run the auto-installation script, entering the required information.
• Choose the admin account name & email address.
• Configure the site name, slogan, logo, & other settings.

Top web hosting sites/Companies

• Inmotion Hosting