Website Basics
Simple guides that explain how websites, domains and hosting work.
A website is a collection of web pages stored on a server and accessible via a domain name. Learn exactly how websites work from browser to server.
Web hosting is a service that stores your website files on a server and makes them accessible on the internet. Learn the different types and how to pick the right one.
A domain name is the address people type to visit your website. Learn how domains work, how to choose one and the difference between domain types.
An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device on the internet. Learn the difference between IPv4, IPv6, public and private addresses.
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the full address used to locate a specific resource on the internet. Learn each part of a URL and what it means.
A CMS (Content Management System) lets you build and manage a website without coding. Learn how CMS platforms work and how to choose the right one.
HTTP status codes tell you whether a request succeeded or why it failed. Learn the meaning of the most common codes: 200, 301, 302, 404, 500 and others.
Bandwidth measures how much data can be transferred between your website and its visitors. Learn what it means for hosting and how much you need.
Website uptime is the percentage of time your site is accessible to visitors. Learn what uptime guarantees mean and how to monitor your site's availability.
Website caching stores copies of pages and assets so they can be served faster. Learn how browser, server and CDN caching work and why caching is essential for performance.