Web hosting services allow personal and business pages to be placed as websites on the web network,which are accessible via World Wide Web. Many Internet Service providers and web hosting providers own space on the Internet servers and share this space and also provide Internet access.

It is commonly noticed that the web hosting is often provided along with the Internet services by the provider.There are a number of free and paid service providers for web hosting.The hostings can be Windows or Linux based and additional services like like email for business domains, databases or multi-media services for streaming media, are available to choose from.These web hosting packages also comprise of Web Content Management System,which ensures that the users do not have to worry about technical aspects.

Services offered

In the present times,there are a number of web hosting services which aim at providing the most beneficial services to its subscribers.A few services which the web hosting service providers offer with their web hosting packages are as specified:

• FREE domain name - When you register for a web hosting service, you are provided with a free domain name. You may choose a domain name of your choice but it is subject to availability.

• Web space - Based on your need and the membership plan you have opted for, certain amount of web space is allocated to you for online storage.

• Support & Assistance - In the competitive scenario, the web hosting servicing companies have a dedicated and quick response support team for your assistance

• Prompt Customer Service - An all round, Customer Support Team is available for your queries and complaints

• Control Panel - Also referred to as Cpanel allows you to manage your domain online without any physical support from the web hosting service providers.

• Site-Builder - A numerous website building tools are available with the web hosting service providers for your development needs.

• Databases - Database servers for your online storage are available.

• Personal email accounts - Email accounts related to the web domain are provided for easy and effective communication. People who want to reach you can send their messages on-site using the contact tools

• FTP servers - File transfer protocols for uploading files on your website using remote hosts are available.

• E-commerce applications - Payment gateways and other financial modes can be synchronized with your domain easily.