Hosting a website takes five straightforward steps. They are:

Research web hosting providers

Determine your budget

Choose a hosting type

Select a hosting plan

Register your domain

Keep reading for a look at each step.

A managed dedicated server gives you the most resources and therefore delivers the highest performance.

The biggest downside of a dedicated server is the price. This is the most expensive type of web hosting, which is another reason why it’s not ideal for new or small websites.

You also have to think about the difference between managed and unmanaged servers. It’s more expensive to have your provider manage the server, but it’s worth it for business owners that don’t have an IT staff to take care of an unmanaged dedicated server.