Beginners Guide to Domains, Web Hosting, DNS & Host Types

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Learn how domains and web hosting work together via the DNS settings. By changing the nameservers at your domain registrar, you will effectively "point" your domain to any web hosting company that you choose.

For years, I have used GoDaddy for domain registration and HostGator for VPS & shared hosting.

Once you understand how web hosting works, we'll discuss the difference between the package types offered by all major web hosting providers including Shared, Reseller, Virtual Private Server (VPS), Dedicated, Cloud, & Managed WordPress.

There are pros and cons to each, and you'll learn how to choose a web host that fits your specific situation.

In almost all cases, I think a complete beginner should start with a cheap shared hosting plan because it will take you time to design a great website and build traffic to it. Only then will you need to upgrade to a better web host or plan!

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1. HOW TO CHOOSE WEB HOSTING
2. 1. HOW WEBSITES WORK
3. DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM (DNS) Domain Registrar yourdomain.com DNS Servers Web Host Visitor IP: 157.234.14.321
4. 2. WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
5. PROJECT THE FUTURE ▪ One website only? ▪ Vision for many websites? ▪ WordPress, builders, development ▪ High traffic (global) vs. low (local) ▪ You can always upgrade!
6. 3. WEB HOSTING OPTIONS
7. TYPES OF WEB HOSTING ▪ Shared ▪ Reseller ▪ Virtual Private Server (VPS) ▪ Dedicated ▪ Cloud ▪ Managed WordPress
8. SHARED HOSTING PRO: Cheap, quick, easy CON: Slow
9. RESELLER HOSTING PRO: Sell hosting CON: Shared server
10. VPS HOSTING PRO: More control CON: Price, scalability
11. DEDICATED HOSTING PRO: Your own server CON: Price, IT skills
12. CLOUD HOSTING PRO: Fast, scalable CON: Price, control
13. MANAGED WP HOSTING PRO: Optimized, secure CON: Price, control
14. WHAT TO DO NEXT? ▪ HostGator → hostgator.com/wpc2 COUPON CODE: WPC2 (45% OFF) ▪ Make Your First Website! websiteprofitcourse.com/beginner