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What is a website and what are they built with?

A website is a collection of web pages built with website building applications like WordPress.

What is the role of domain name registries?

Domain name registries manage top-level domain names and set rules for them.

What is a web host?

A local computer that stores websites
A software used to create websites
A remote server that stores, serves, and manages websites (correct)
A person who designs websites

What is the difference between shared hosting and cloud/VPS hosting?

Shared hosting means multiple users share resources from the same server, while cloud/VPS hosting offers dedicated resources that can be easily scaled. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main ways to host a website?

Hosting it on your own, using a website builder, or using professional web hosting services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are website templates and where can they be found?

Website templates are pre-designed looks for a website and can be found in WordPress. Signup and view all the answers

What are plugins and what is their purpose?

Plugins can be added to a website to extend its functionality or add new features. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNS?

DNS connects domain names to IP addresses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular method of web hosting?

Using professional web hosting services (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who sells domain names to the public and manages domain settings for registrants?

Registrars sell domain names to the public and manage domain settings for registrants. Signup and view all the answers

What are managed hosting plans?

Hosting plans that come with additional benefits or services that take some website and server maintenance off your shoulders (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com?

WordPress.org allows you to host your own blog or website, while WordPress.com takes care of hosting for you. Signup and view all the answers

What affects website speed and stability?

Server location and configuration affects website speed and stability. Signup and view all the answers

What are unmanaged hosting plans?

Hosting plans that provide no or few additional services (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the registrars that SiteGround works with?

SiteGround works with registrars TuCows and OpenProvider. Signup and view all the answers

What deal did the company hosting the author's website sign with Google?

The company hosting the text's author's website signed a deal with Google to host in their data centers. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main competitors in web hosting?

GoDaddy, Bluehost, Hostgator, Hostinger, WPEngine, and Kinsta (B) Signup and view all the answers

What types of hosting does SiteGround offer?

SiteGround offers cloud servers but does not offer dedicated servers. Signup and view all the answers

How many continents do the author's company's servers cover and what type of hardware do they use?

The author's company has servers on 4 continents and uses powerful and innovative hardware. Signup and view all the answers

What are plugins?

Pieces of software that can be added to a website to extend its functionality or add new features (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of IP addresses?

Every computer connected to the internet has a unique IP address. Signup and view all the answers

What are the important server specifications?

CPU, RAM, and hard drives are important server specifications. Signup and view all the answers

What protocols are used for communication between servers and clients?

Protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 are used for communication between servers and clients. Signup and view all the answers

Which is a better option for accessing an email inbox directly on the server, IMAP or POP3, and why?

IMAP is a better option for accessing an email inbox directly on the server, while POP3 is better for a single user accessing an email account. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

A web host is a remote server that stores, serves, and manages websites and web-based applications and services.
There are three main ways to host a website: hosting it on your own, using a website builder, or using professional web hosting services.
Professional web hosting is the most popular method and provides peace of mind and the freedom to use any application or software.
Managed hosting plans come with additional benefits or services that take some website and server maintenance off your shoulders.
Unmanaged hosting plans provide no or few additional services, and you must do everything yourself.
The main competitors in web hosting are GoDaddy, Bluehost, Hostgator, Hostinger, WPEngine, and Kinsta.
A website is a compilation of web pages, and web pages are a code/content.
Websites are mainly built with website building applications like WordPress.
A website template is a pre-designed look for a website or set of web pages that anyone can use to create a website.
Plugins are pieces of software that can be added to a website to extend its functionality or add new features.