A webhost or hosting company allows an individual or organization to make their own website accessible throught the World Wide Web. A web hosting company typically provides space on, or access to a server housed in a data center (they can also provide data center space and Internet connectivity for servers they do no own).

When you are chosing a web hosting company you need to first evaluate the requirements of your webhosting needs. Such considerations include the hosting requirements of your web application - such as database server software, scripting software and operating system. Other consideration include the speed of the server and the bandwidth allotted.