DES Hosting guides
Clear answers about hosting, domains and SSL.
Practical guides from the fundamentals to choosing the right hosting plan. Start with the question that matters most to you.
Fundamentals
Domain, hosting and SSL – how does a website come together?
Understand the three foundations of a website and how they work together.
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What is web hosting and how does it work?
A plain-language guide to how web hosting works, what it stores, hosting resources, databases, email, SSL and backups.
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How much hosting storage does a website need?
A practical guide to estimating hosting storage for websites, images, databases, email and future growth.
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How to choose the right web hosting
A web hosting selection guide covering storage, technical support, backups, SSL, email, availability, customer support and total cost.
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Not sure where to start?
The guides build on each other but also work independently. If hosting is new to you, follow this order.
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Understand how domains, hosting and SSL fit together.
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Learn what web hosting does in more detail.
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Estimate how much storage you will need.
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Compare plans with the complete selection checklist.
Already know what you need?
Compare storage, domain, email and database limits across DES Hosting plans.
