What is Web Hosting? Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and companies to publish their websites or web pages on the Internet. In a web hosting service, you are essentially renting space on a physical server to store all the files and data required for your website to function correctly. A web host, also known as a hosting service provider, provides the services and technologies needed for a website or webpage to be viewed on the Internet. Websites are hosted or saved on highly specialized computers known as servers.  All Internet users must type your website address or…