Domain names: Domain names are the word sequences that users enter in their URL bar to visit a website. They are attached to a DNS, short for Domain Naming System, which is used to translate numeric addresses (known as IP(Internet Protocol) addresses) into words. Each site you visit on the net has a numeric IP address behind its name.

Shared Hosting: The most basic web hosting type. With shared hosting, numerous web sites are shared on one server. While an economic solution, they typically cannot handle large amounts of storage or traffic.

Reseller Hosting: A reseller operates components of a web hosting operation using services, infrastructure and equipment provided by another web hosting service. Some resellers operate full-fledged businesses using the hardware, software, network and logistical support of another web hosting firm, while others simply operate as sales agents for other web hosting companies, offering discounts and providing low-level technical support.

Virtual Private Server (VPS): A virtual private server provides the features of a dedicated server on a machine that is shared by other web hosting customers. Customers therefore get hosting services that are similar to that of dedicated web hosting without sacrificing privacy or performance.

Dedicated Hosting: A hosting feature that allows a website to have its own server. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as webmasters typically have full control over the back end of the server, including choice of OS. Administration, however, is still handled by the hosting company.