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# 1.1.1. Domain & Hosting

${color}[#000000](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.)

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### ${color}[#677a4b]( 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.** 

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### ${color}[#677a4b]( 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 

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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.

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${color}[#f95b45](**If you're currently using a platform like Squarespace or Wix, we suggest moving to a WordPress-compatible web host.**)

${color}[#000000](Here’s an article to help you pick the right web host: )${color}[#000000](https://stylecloud.co/how-to-choose-a-good-hosting-company/)