Introduction to Web Hosting

Web hosting is the service that allows you to publish your website online. A hosting provider stores your website files and makes them accessible via the internet.

Types of Hosting

• Shared Hosting – multiple websites on same server
• VPS Hosting – private server environment
• Dedicated Hosting – entire server for one website
• Cloud Hosting – scalable resources via cloud

Free Hosting Options

Platforms like Netlify, GitHub Pages, and Vercel allow free hosting for static websites. Perfect for beginners and portfolios.

Uploading Website

Steps for Netlify:

• Create an account
• Upload folder with all HTML, CSS, and articles
• Get live URL immediately
• Test on mobile and desktop

Conclusion

Hosting is essential to make your website visible to the world. Free hosting platforms allow beginners to start easily and practice web development.