Web hosting could be defined in simple terms as the act of using computer space for ones' website files. This computer space must be from a computer (a server) connected to the backbone of the Internet. If we compared web hosting services to the tires of a car, you could better understand what would happen if the tires were flat. The car would still work, of course, but the mileage would suffer. Hosting service affects your website in much the same way. Your site may still be working, but its' ability to perform could be hampered. You’ll find varying prices with a wide range of features. Here’s what to look for: