subject: What is the difference web space and web hosting? [print this page] What is the difference web space and web hosting?
The word web space' which is also known by the name of storage space or disk space actually means the space that is allocated to you or any website owner in the web server of a particular web hosting company. In this web space you can have the images, the scripts, the emails and the text files and databases that are needed for the smooth operation of your website.
It is important to have a prior idea of the web space that you need to upload your website. This prior understanding would let you choose the right kind of web hosting service provider. Also you would have the sense of security that your uploaded content will be available always.
A web space would allow you to upload the files on the internet and as well as it will enable you to store the files that are needed for the smooth functioning of your website. These files as for example, the database files, PHP files and the CGI program files are located in the web space and are needed for various on-site activities of your website. Data such as product codes and customer details are also stored in the same location for easy access.
Thus you can see that the web space that is allotted to you by the web hosting service provider is used for storing important files and programs that are part of your website as well as needed for the running of your website.
Web hosting on the other hand means having your website for the view of the visitors of the World Wide Web. In the web space the website of yours is placed which is hosting. This has become popular in the recent times, because, it is not possible for average business owners to own a direct connection and a server dedicated only for their own website. These web hosting companies give on rent a space in their server to these business owners for the online promotion of their websites.
