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Web hosting service is a type of internet^[3] service that allows individuals and businesses to make their websites accessible on the World Wide Web^[1]. It involves storing website^[4] data on powerful servers located in data centers. There are various types of web hosting, including shared hosting, where multiple websites share server resources, dedicated hosting, where a single server is devoted to a single website, and virtual dedicated server, which provides users with divided server resources. Some web hosting services also offer specialized types of hosting like image hosting, video hosting, blog^[6] hosting, and e-commerce hosting. The reliability and security^[5] of a web hosting service are key considerations, as they protect customer^[2] sites from potential attacks and ensure maximum uptime.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ World Wide Web ( World Wide Web ) The World Wide Web, often referred to as the Web, is a widespread information system platform that billions of people interact with daily. Invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the Web was designed to support connections between multiple databases on different computers. Its function is to facilitate content sharing over the Internet in a user-friendly manner. This is achieved through web servers that make documents and media content available. Users can locate and access these resources through Uniform Resource Locators (URLs). The Web supports various content types and allows for easy navigation across websites via hyperlinks. Its use extends to various sectors including education, entertainment, commerce, and government, with information provided by companies, organizations, government agencies, and individual users.

2. ↑ customer.

1 The primary entity in this text is the "customer. A customer is an individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. They are crucial participants in the commercial landscape, forming relationships with businesses through transactions. Customers can also be classified as 'clients,' especially when they receive tailored advice or solutions from a business. The term 'client' originates from Latin, implying a sense of leaning or bending toward a business. Customers vary in types - from end customers who directly buy products or services, to industrial customers who incorporate these goods or services into their own offerings. These customers can have different relationships with the business, such as being employers in construction projects. Businesses often segment their customers into different categories, like entrepreneurs or end users, to better understand and serve them. The understanding and management of customer relationships is a critical area of study and practice in business.

2 The primary entity in this text is the "customer. A customer is an individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. They are crucial participants in the commercial landscape, forming relationships with businesses through transactions. Customers can also be classified as 'clients,' especially when they receive tailored advice or solutions from a business. The term 'client' originates from Latin, implying a sense of leaning or bending toward a business. Customers vary in types - from end customers who directly buy products or services, to industrial customers who incorporate these goods or services into their own offerings. These customers can have different relationships with the business, such as being employers in construction projects. Businesses often segment their customers into different categories, like entrepreneurs or end users, to better understand and serve them. The understanding and management of customer relationships is a critical area of study and practice in business.

6. ↑ blog.

1 A blog is an informational website that is organized much like a diary, with entries appearing in reverse chronological order. Originally, blogs were maintained by individuals or small groups, but they have since evolved into multi-author blogs (MABs), with contributions from various institutions enhancing blog traffic. Blogs began to gain popularity in the late 1990s, with the advent of web publishing tools that made it easier for non-technical users to post content, lessening the need for HTML or programming knowledge. The act of maintaining or adding content to a blog is referred to as "blogging. MABs often feature writings from multiple authors and can be found in various outlets, including newspapers, universities, and advocacy groups. These blogs often integrate with microblogging platforms like Twitter. The integration of blogs into news media has had a significant impact, offering alternative perspectives, providing real-time updates, influencing public opinion, and enhancing transparency in reporting.

2 A blog is an informational website where individuals or groups can post diary-like entries, traditionally displayed in reverse chronological order. Originating from the late 1990s, blogs grew in popularity with the development of web publishing tools, which allowed users without extensive technical knowledge to share content online. This democratization of online publishing has had a profound impact on the media landscape. Over time, blogs have evolved into multi-author platforms and have been integrated into traditional news media, contributing to a diverse range of voices and perspectives. The term 'blog' is also used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog, reflecting the dynamic and ongoing nature of this medium.

3 A blog is an informational platform on the internet, displaying entries or posts in reverse chronological order, much like a diary. Blogs were originally created by individuals or small groups, but have since evolved into multi-author blogs, with contributors from various institutions adding to the blog's traffic. The term "blogging" refers to the act of maintaining or adding content to a blog, a practice that gained popularity in the late 1990s. It reduced the need for technical knowledge, such as HTML or programming, and simplified web publishing. Blogs have since integrated with social media platforms like Twitter, expanding their reach and visibility. They've played a key role in revolutionizing online content creation and dissemination, providing a platform for a diversity of voices and opinions, and influencing traditional media outlets.

Glossary

Web hosting service (Wikipedia)

A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that hosts websites for clients, i.e. it offers the facilities required for them to create and maintain a site and makes it accessible on the World Wide Web. Companies providing web hosting services are sometimes called web hosts.

Typically, web hosting requires the following:

one or more servers to act as the host(s) for the sites; servers may be physical or virtual
colocation for the server(s), providing physical space, electricity, and Internet connectivity;
Domain Name System configuration to define name(s) for the sites and point them to the hosting server(s);
a web server running on the host;
for each site hosted on the server:
- space on the server(s) to hold the files making up the site
- site-specific configuration
- often, a database;
- software and credentials allowing the client to access these, enabling them to create, configure, and modify the site;
- email connectivity allowing the host and site to send email to the client.

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