Web hosting refers to storing your website's content (text, images, videos) on internet servers. When you create a website, the web host provides server space to display your content, similar to renting space in a shopping mall for a physical store.

Domain hosting provides the web address (like www.yourwebsite.com) that visitors use to find your site. Think of it as your website's street address - it directs visitors to your content but isn't the content itself. Domain hosts manage domain name registration and storage.

Key differences:

• Web hosting: Stores and serves your website's actual content
• Domain hosting: Provides and manages your website's address (URL)

These services work together - your domain name points visitors to your web host's servers where your site content is stored. You can have:

• Different providers for web and domain hosting
• Multiple domain names pointing to one website
• Domain names redirecting to other domains (like email forwarding)

Typically, you'll need to pay separately for:

1. Web hosting (server space for your content)
2. Domain name registration (your website's address)

Some web hosting companies offer both services, but they remain distinct. While web hosting packages always include server space, domain registration is often a separate purchase or included free for the first year with annual plans.

For optimal website performance, ensure both your web host and domain host are reliable providers with good uptime and support.

The key is understanding that you need both services - a place to store your site (web host) and an address for people to find it (domain host).

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