People often mix these up. They are two separate things, and you need both.
Domain name
This is your web address, such as yourbusiness.in. You rent it, usually yearly, and it must be renewed.
Hosting
Hosting is the computer that stores your site's files and shows them to visitors. Good hosting is fast and stays online.
Choosing a domain
- Short, easy to spell and easy to say on a phone call
- Your business name, if available
- Avoid hyphens and confusing spellings
- .in or .com are the most trusted
Choosing hosting
Shared hosting is cheaper and fine for most small business sites. Larger shops and apps may need stronger hosting. Look for backups, security and support you can reach.
DNS in one line
DNS is the system that connects your domain to your hosting. When it is wrong, your site or email stops working, so changes should be done carefully.
The ownership rule
Your domain and hosting should be registered in your name with your email. If a developer registers it in their name, you might struggle to take control later. Always ask for the login details.
Renewals
Put the renewal date in your calendar. An expired domain can take your site and your email offline.
See our Domain + Hosting Setup.
