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Hosting & Domains

Understand the basic infrastructure that takes a website from your computer to the public internet.

In this CodeYam Academy session, CodeYam CTO and Cofounder Jared Cosulich answers some common questions about hosting and domains.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:

  1. What do we mean when we say “hosting” and “domains”? Can you have one without the other?

  2. How is a hosted website different from what I see when I double-click a file on my computer or visit a URL with “localhost” in it?

  3. How do I choose a hosting provider? Which hosting providers do you recommend?

  4. Do I need a domain, or can I launch without buying one? What would you recommend for a personal website?

  5. How should I choose a domain name and extension? Should I buy a .com, .ai, or another domain extension?

  6. What should I do if the domain I want isn’t available?

  7. Where and how do I buy a domain? Am I stuck with the provider I choose?

  8. When I buy a domain, what have I actually purchased? Do I own it forever?

  9. What’s the realistic cost of hosting and a domain for a simple site?

  10. When has someone outgrown free hosting? What are the signals?

  11. What hidden costs should I watch out for?


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