🧭 Project Summary

This project is a fully documented, standards-compliant website designed to explain the fundamentals of web hosting in a clear, organized format. Each page focuses on a specific hosting topic—domain names, SSL, shared/VPS/dedicated hosting, managed vs unmanaged hosting, and more.

🌐 Website Pages

1. Home Page

• Introduces the website and outlines the categories covered in the project.

2. Domain Names

• A content-rich page discussing:
• What a domain name is
• The first domain ever registered
• Why domains exist
• Popular TLD extensions
• Where domains can be purchased
• Expected costs
• How DNS relates to domains

3. Hosting Types

• Broken into three detailed subpages:
• Shared Hosting
• Explains how shared hosting divides server resources among many users. Includes use-cases, pros, cons, and example pricing.
• VPS Hosting
• Covers virtualized servers, performance improvements, user control levels, and common VPS pricing tiers.
• Dedicated Hosting
• Describes single-tenant server hosting with full hardware access, advantages/disadvantages, and real-world applications.

4. Managed vs. Unmanaged Hosting

• Defines both service models, their differences, and scenarios where each type makes sense.

5. SSL Certificates

• Explains HTTPS, certificate types, encryption basics, and free certificate options including Let’s Encrypt.

6. Hosting Provider Comparison

• Compares three real hosting providers using two or more styled tables, focusing on:
• Monthly costs
• Features
• Performance
• SSL support
• Add-on services
• Links to each provider site

7. Free Web Hosting Options

• Summarizes popular free hosting platforms, their limitations, advantages, and direct links for further research.

🎨 Styling & Structure

This project includes:

• Custom CSS layout
• Table styling with borders and spacing
• Navigation bar design
• Responsive columns
• Commented HTML and CSS files
• Image support with alt text
• Consistent color and typography theme

📂 Project Organization

web-hosting-project/
│
├── index.html
├── domain-names.html
├── shared-hosting.html
├── vps-hosting.html
├── dedicated-hosting.html
├── managed-vs-unmanaged.html
├── ssl.html
├── comparison.html
├── free-hosting.html
│
├── css/
│   └── styles.css
│
└── images/

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License, allowing modification, distribution, and reuse with the original copyright notice.