Must be a dumb question but when you buy hosting your basically buying a online computer? With attachments like the control panel? I just tried a hosting for free and i got some confusing things like php and other tech language..... Man i gotta get someone to teach me this stuff. I would pay anyone to mentor me this website making ive done everything else ebooking affilate adsense adwords but this is the first time im trying to make a website
I guess your description comes pretty close. When you buy hosting, you're buying space on a server (shared, dedicated, etc.) that will distribute your site's content to other viewers. I've personally run about 5 or so high-volume websites myself, 2 of which I was shelling out big bucks ($xxx) monthly for. But anyway, if you need help learning or setting up your website, just let me know.
Im intrested i just want to make an arcade site but i dont know what mysql or php or whatever they want is.
google for ebooks about php and mysql but I think it would be enough just to use joomla, or wordpress, it depends what kind of site you want to make
Yes, hosting is like renting space on a computer that is attached to the internet. This is called "shared hosting". There will be many other websites sharing the same computer with yours. The good: cheap monthly fees, lots of storage. The bad: you're sharing a computer and if those other websites get a ton of traffic, it will affect your domain speeds/resources. Dedicated hosting is renting an entire computer and will typically run around $200 a month. The good: the computer is all yours and you can do whatever you like with it. The bad: expensive Outside of your hosting company, you will also have a "registrar", which is similar to your local county recorder. The registrar keeps record of your domain name, who owns it, and where the website can be found on the internet. When you buy hosting, your hosting company will give you what is called "name servers". You then take the name servers and submit them to your registrar. Within a few days, whenever someone goes to your domain address (yourdomain.com or w/e), they will be directed to your hosting company where you website is installed. Some hosting companies also act as a registrar, so they handle both ends. Just remember there is always two parties: registrar and hosting company.
One reason why I'm so interested in BBS Global Diamond Elite is because it is a training ground, for all kinds of questions and issues. I attend seminars where I'm being told that people are not aware that "cut and paste" does not involve scissors. So, let me answer your question but also suggest that you check out this platform whenever you have the inclination to, its on my signature or you can IM me. When you are buying hosting, yes you are right, you are renting space and connection of a computer. The computer would be worthless if it was not connected to the internet, so you get both. The computer and its configuration is one set of features you look for, and the kinds of connection it has to the internet is another. It is not necessary in hosting to have a control panel but happily most hosts are providing one these days. It is not as extensive as you find in your windows desktop "control panel" but it defines what features and configurations you can make and install on the computer space you are using. Some features are not necessary to learn. What is important is what you are trying to accomplish with webspace; what do you intend to put on it? That's the first thing. What you need to know depends on what you are doing. I hope this at least is a good start.