When setting up your first website, you’ve likely heard these terms more than anything: “web hosting” and “domain.” That’s because they are fundamental to a website. Without them, your brand-new blog would be nothing more than a file directory on a computer.
However, many beginners mix them up or even think they are interchangeable. Yes, they both work together to make your site accessible online, but they are very different. You can’t have a site without one or the other, yet they are not the same.
In this post, we’ll discuss what web hosting and domains are, how they differ, and how they work together. With this knowledge, you can confidently take your first steps in the world of hosting.