Domains, Hosting, and WordPress – 3 Website Terms Explained

In this blog post, I want to briefly explain three common website terms: domains, hosting, and WordPress.

A member of my Facebook community recently asked a question: “What is a web host and what is WordPress?” This is a very common question and many people answer it in different ways but here’s my simple definition:

Hosting

The easiest way for me to explain web hosting is to compare it to a home. Your web hosting is the plot of land that your home will be built on.

I use and recommend FlyWheel for myself and my clients but some other options you may be familiar with are Dreamhost and BlueHost.

Here’s why I prefer Flywheel over other available options.

Domains

Think of your domain name or website URL as your street address. It’s what people type in their web browser to find you.

You can also use your domain name to set up your professional email address through Google Workspace

WordPress

And last but not least, is the home, which is your website. While there are many tools available to build your website, I specialize in using WordPress. Similar to how many bookkeepers specialize in using Quickbooks Online versus other software like Xero.

WordPress is a website-building software you can use to build your online home.

Here’s why I recommend using WordPress.

Next Steps

Once you’ve gathered all of your materials, you’ll need someone to bring your vision to life and get your website up and running.

If you’re tech-savvy and have the free time and patience to learn new software, you can tackle this step yourself and reach out to book a website diagnostic review if you run into any issues or want to explore ways to improve. If you prefer to save time, here’s a quick and easy solution.

Do you have questions about hosting, domains, or WordPress? Ask me over in the Facebook Community. I’m always happy to help!

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