Web Hosting Explained Simply
Think of a website like a shop. Your domain name (e.g. mybusiness.co.ke) is like your shop's address — it's how people find you. Web hosting is like the land and building your shop sits on — it's where all your website files actually live.
Without hosting, your domain name is just an empty address with nothing behind it.
How Web Hosting Works
- You buy web hosting (a space on a powerful computer called a server)
- You upload your website files there
- When someone types your domain name, their browser connects to your server and loads your website
- This happens in under 2 seconds for a well-hosted site
Types of Web Hosting in Kenya
- Shared Hosting — Your website shares a server with others. Cheapest option. Perfect for new sites.
- VPS Hosting — Your own dedicated portion of a server. Faster, more control. For growing businesses.
- Reseller Hosting — Buy hosting in bulk, resell it. For IT professionals and web designers.
What Should Good Web Hosting Include?
- ✅ Free SSL certificate (the padlock in your browser)
- ✅ A control panel (Hostiko uses DirectAdmin)
- ✅ Email accounts for your domain
- ✅ 99.9% uptime guarantee
- ✅ M-Pesa payment (no credit card needed)
Start Your First Website in Kenya
Hostiko makes web hosting simple for beginners. Choose a plan, pay via M-Pesa, and get support from a real Kenyan team whenever you need help.