| Hosting is the service that provides the computers ("servers") on which the web site runs. Costs include a one-time set-up charge and ongoing charges and depend on capacity (disk storage and data transfer) and the type of access provided. Some developers host web sites on their own servers, often with just a single connection to the Internet. This approach compromises the web site's performance and reliability. Companies that specialize in providing site hosting services can do a much better job of providing the hardware, but usually don't develop the content for the site. Hosting |
