Web hosting service

A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that provides individuals, organizations and users with online systems for storing information, images, video, or any content accessible via the Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center.

Other Names:
Web Host
Web Hosting Provider
Host

Simply:
An "Internet Landlord" who rents out web site real estate. We provide space for your website, plus all the "utilities" you need: security, power, mail, and more.

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