• If you want to build a website, the first thing you need is hosting space. Web Hosting space is required to upload and store all the website files to a web server so anyone connected to the internet will be able to see your website by typing the web address.
• Most hosting companies also include email accounts associated with your domain name. This is a great feature for those who want to start a new business or personal blog, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of setting up a separate email account. With this feature, you can have your own domain name and email account right away!

There are a variety of web hosting options available for you. However, it is important that you select the right one to meet your needs. Here are some of the most common types of web hosting options available:

• Shared web hosting – The most common type of shared hosting account type and probably what comes to mind when you think about “hosting.” It is a low-cost option that allows users to host their websites on a server with other websites. This type of account is ideal for small businesses that don’t have much traffic or need customized features or high uptime requirements. However, if you run a large e-commerce site or have a high traffic volume, then this may not be the best option for you because it could affect your website performance due to limited resources from other users on the same server.

• Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting – This is a type of hosting that allows you to host multiple websites on the same server. But there are fewer websites per server than when using shared hosting. Each site uses its own resources for better performance and faster loading times which makes it higher cost.

• Dedicated hosting – a type of web hosting that allows you to run your own server. This means that you get full control over your server’s hardware and configuration, so you can do things like install software, configure firewall rules and security settings, and more.

• Cloud hosting – a type of hosting where the website operates across multiple servers that work together rather than just one server. Each server can provide additional resources when needed, so downtime is too low to be an issue. Cloud hosting is more expensive than other types of hosting because it uses more hardware and software to achieve this effect.

• WordPress hosting – a type of web hosting that allows you to set up a website using the WordPress content management system (CMS). It automatically performs updates and backups, which means that you don’t need to worry about making sure your site is always up-to-date or backing it up regularly.

2 things you need to publish a website and get it live so anyone can see it.

• Domain Name – the address for your the website.
• Hosting – the server used to save the web files .

A website is a collection of folders and web files. 

Components of a Domain Name.

• The Top-level domain (TLD), is a domain extension that appears at the end of the domain name such as .com, .net, and .org.
  • .com – for commercial sites, but it’s now the most commonly used domain, even for non-commercial sites. 
  • .net – for organizations involved in networking technologies. used as an alternative option when the .com isn’t available
  • .org – for any organization. but now it has become associated with organizations that serve the public interests such as foundations or nonprofits.
  • restricted TLDs: .edu (institutions), and .gov (government sites).
• Secondary-level domains must be unique (website name). 
• Subdomain (optional), It’s often used to create a subsection of a website. you can name it anything (shop, blog,).
  • For Desktops and Laptops: blog.rightclickgo.com.au
  • For Mobile and Tablets (you may see an m or mobile for some websites specifically optimized for that): m.rightclickgo.com.au
  • www is also a subdomain. it had to be included in the domain name but not anymore. web hosts will automatically point the domain to the same address regardless you include www or not. ex: www.rightclickgo.com.au = rightclickgo.com.au

How you can get a Domain Name?

• Domain Registrar – an organization that manages the reservation of domain names such as Godaddy, and Hover.
• You can’t own a domain name, you are actually renting it when you pay the domain registrar, technically you purchase the right to use the domain name you want.

Each country has its own registrar authority and two-letter TLD country code. so the rules for using a specific country code may vary. so make sure to check for any restrictions.

Domains vs. URLs

• URL (Uniform Resource Locator) contains more detail than a domain name.
• Domain name is part of the URL.

Difference between Directories and Subdomains

You can either set up a subdomain or create a subdirectory folder.

• Subdomain: blog.rightclickgo.com.au
• Directory: rightclickgo.com.au/blog

 Modern browsers such as Chrome, and Firefox no longer require you to include HTTP or HTTPS when you’re typing the website name into the browser address bar and since it’s the default method of communication,  you’ll be redirected accordingly.