1.1.1. Domain & Hosting

To successfully launch and manage a website, you need two types of hosting — and although they’re often bundled together, they actually serve different purposes.

Domain Hosting

• This is where you register your website name (e.g. yourdomain.com)
• Think of it like buying the address for your house
• Managed by domain registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.

Website Hosting

• This is where your actual website files (pages, images, code) are stored and served to visitors
• Think of it like the physical house where your website lives
• Provided by services like CloudWays, SiteGround, Krystal, FlyWheel, etc.
• We suggest avoiding "wordpress.com" since it is its own server + WordPress

Many beginners assume that domain and website hosting must come from the same company—but that’s not true. In fact, we recommend keeping them separate, so if one goes down (e.g., your web host), your domain is still accessible and controllable.

If you're currently using a platform like Squarespace or Wix, we suggest moving to a WordPress-compatible web host.

Here’s an article to help you pick the right web host: https://stylecloud.co/how-to-choose-a-good-hosting-company/

Updated on: 06/11/2025