Do I need website hosting?

Yes, you will

In order to have a website, you will need two things.

A website domain name (example www.yourname.com)
A website hosting account (where your site resides)

Hosting plans vary in costs, based on the features your site has. The cost of hosting is based on the features that your site will have.

For a web site to be made available on the Internet, it has to be hosted on a web server. This is where web hosting comes in. Web hosting is a service that provides individuals, organizations and users with online systems for storing information, images, videos, or any content accessible via the Web. There are many companies (called Web Hosts) that provide Web Hosting and other internet services.

These top contenders offer good service and inexpensive rates. Godaddy, Network Solutions and Host Gator are a safe choice for dependable service.