Web hosting is basically an internet service that permits web users to post web pages on the internet. 
It provides individuals, institutions, and users with an online system for storing information, image, video, audio, or any other content accessed via the web.

THE MAJOR REQUIREMENT FOR HOSTING A WEBSITE:-

1. Domain name 

  • The domain name is the address name one will have on choosing the domain name. It ought to be short, straightforward to spell, and straightforward to recollect.
2.  Web hosting provider
  • Select a web hosting company that has been in business for several years. Make sure you have to much storage space in your website file.

3. Your's web site files

  • Place all your website file in one folder on your computer so they are easy to find and can be quickly uploaded to the webserver 

4. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software

  • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the software used to transfer files from your computer to the server on your web hosting service.

STEPS TO HOST A WEBSITES 


1.  Choose a domain name:-


Think for a short name that would best describe your institution or website. A domain name that you choose should be available. It can't be the same existing domain name.
  • Unique
  • Easy to type
  • Easy to remember
  • As short as possible
  • Tie your brand to the domain name
2.  Acquire web hosting service/choosing a web hosting service

 After choosing a domain name, a server is required to host your website.
Thinks to consider while choosing a web hosting service:-
  • Different hosting packages
  • Amount of shortage of space provided 
  • IP address
  • Amount of bandwidth provided 
  • Mail server

3.  Test the website 

  • Test your website before uploading it to the server than test it again once it has been uploaded. It is a very important process before uploading the web page on the server.

4.   Upload your files to the server

  • Steps to upload your files to the server are:- 
  • Open the FTP ( File Transfer Protocol) software.
  • Place your website address in the address box.
  • Enter the FTP ( File Transfer Protocol) user name and password you received from your web host.
  • If your username and password are correct, your FTP ( File Transfer Protocol) software will open two windows.

1st window:- website file on your computer.
2nd window:- it will show the file on your server.

5.  Check the appearance of your live website

  • For checking it we have to enter the full address of the website in the browser. And check the working of all the links and test for any kind of linking errors.