Web Hosting Services:  Do You Understand The Language?

Hopefully you have done your research about choosing your web hosting services for your new website.  Simply choosing a hosting provider is not enough.  Most people just starting out don’t know and is not aware of what they should look for in a web host.  Generally, web hosting reviews cover or compare the different types of packages a hosting company may offer but they often do not explain the language or terminology used in the hosting market.

Let’s take a look at 3 web hosting terms you need to know and understand about hosting.

Cpanel: While there is some history behind this term we will focus on the basics.  Cpanel means control panel.  This is where you will access your hosting account with your web host.  It is where you will attend to most of the technical aspects of your site such as handling your files, databases and email accounts.  There are other control panels in use such as Plesk but Cpanel is by far the most widely used by web hosting companies as it is very user friendly.  Code Priority includes the Cpanel in our affordable web hosting packages and offer unparallel support.

Fantastico Deluxe: Numerous web hosting service providers offer this as part of your hosting account.  It is a script installer that automates installation of numerous web applications.  With this script installer you can very quickly and easily install WordPress, forums, and shopping carts with the click of a button.  Be sure it is included in your Cpanel from your web hosting service.

Name servers: The easiest way to understand this is to think of the internet as a giant address book.  In that address book is your web hosting service provider has a spot.  In order for your website to be found you will need to secure your spot inside of the spot your web host occupies.  When you open your web host account you will be assigned a spot in their address book that is only for your website.  The magic happens once you purchase a domain name and point your domain to your unique spot with your web host.  When someone types your domain name in their browser the browser looks for your name servers.

It is important that you understand the language and terminology that goes along with the web hosting services you will be using.  Code Priority ensures that you are happy with the hosting packages we offer and provides support to get your hosting set up and functioning properly. Click here to learn about 3 more things you should know and understand about web hosting services.