What it means in plain language
Web hosting is a service designed to maintain websites with file space, databases, SSL certificate and administrative tools.
Where it genuinely helps
Web hosting is prepared for publishing websites, commonly with HTTP service, databases, email and a control panel, but scope varies by provider.
What to decide before acting
Check supported runtimes, account isolation, certificates, backups and migration options before production launch.
How to tell whether it works
Monitor 5xx errors, TTFB, CPU and memory use, certificate validity and regular backup restoration.
