Webhoteller

Webhoteller, eller web hosting providers, are companies that offer hosting services for websites and online applications. They provide server space, connectivity, and related services that enable individuals and organizations to publish and run content on the Internet. Typical offerings include shared hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), dedicated servers, and cloud hosting, as well as domain registration, DNS management, email hosting, databases, and backups.

Many webhoteller provide additional tools such as control panels (for example cPanel or Plesk), website builders, and content management system (CMS) integrations. They may offer scalability options to grow with a site's needs, including upgrade paths from shared hosting to VPS or dedicated environments. Security features commonly include SSL/TLS certificates, firewalls, DDoS protection, automatic backups, and monitoring.

Technical stacks vary, but Linux-based hosting with Apache or Nginx, PHP and MySQL/MariaDB is common. Windows-based hosting is also available for ASP.NET environments. Data centers and network infrastructure influence performance and reliability, with uptime guarantees expressed in service level agreements (SLAs).

When choosing a webhost, factors to consider include uptime and performance, customer support quality, pricing and transparency, backup policies, data center locations, and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. It is also important to assess migration support and terms of service, including liability and data ownership.

Historically, web hosting emerged during the early Internet era and has evolved toward scalable, managed cloud services. The market now includes global providers and regional specialists, with competition driven by performance, security, feature sets, and support.