What is Web Hosting?

Think of web hosting like renting space for your website. Just as a store needs a physical location, your website needs a place to "live" on the internet. This space is on powerful computers (servers) that keep your website available 24/7.

Types of Web Hosting

Shared and Dedicated Hosting

• Most common and affordable option
• Multiple websites share one server
• Perfect for small to medium websites
• Like apartments in a building - you share resources but have your own space
• Alstra's shared hosting provides dedicated resources, unlike budget hosts

VPS (Virtual Private Server)

• Recommended for high-traffic websites
• Like having your own floor in a building
• Guaranteed resources (memory and processing power)
• Better performance for busy sites
• Ideal for:
  • E-commerce websites
  • High-traffic business sites
  • Websites with many concurrent visitors

Need Help?

Contact our team for questions about hosting options or to discuss your website's specific needs.