A website needs an address, a place to run, and a recovery plan.
Your domain is the address; DNS points it to your hosting. Hosting may be shared, managed, cloud-based, or a server you operate. Static hosting delivers prebuilt files and is often fast and low-maintenance. Dynamic sites use servers and often databases for logins, commerce, and content.
Start safely
- Register a domain in an account you control.
- Choose hosting based on features, traffic, and operating skill—not only monthly price.
- Enable HTTPS, multifactor authentication, backups, and update notifications.
- Document DNS and test a restore before launch pressure.