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Creating a website or online store involves choosing a domain, hosting, and purchasing an SSL certificate. Each of these elements plays an important role, and understanding their functions helps you build a solid and secure online presence. Next, we’ll explain what each of them means so you know exactly what you need to start creating your website or online store.
1. What is a Domain?
The domain is the “address” or “address” on the internet of your platform, such as: “www.oseunegocio.pt“. Basically, it’s the name that users put in the URL bar to access your website or online store. And, since it is an annual cost, if you don’t renovate it, another entity may keep it and you will no longer be able to use that address.
Firstly, to acquire a domain you need to check its availability with a company specialized in this area and acquire it through a registry. In Portugal, DNS.pt is the entity responsible for managing and registering .pt domains. In addition to DNS, there are also other accredited entities that also have the license to register them. Examples of this are: Amen.pt, Dominios.pt, Ibername, PTisp and HostEurope (formerly Dominios.pt). In international terms, the best known are GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domais and Cloudfare. It is worth noting that some of the entities are also providers of hosting services.
2. What is Hosting?
Hosting, on the other hand, is the service that allows the platform to be accessible online. In other words, when you purchase a hosting service you are “renting” space on a server where files and data will be stored. It is, therefore, the “income” of the space that the platform, together with emails, occupies. Namely, there are different types of hosting like shared, dedicated, and VPS, each with varying levels of performance and cost. If you want to know more about the differences between them, read our article “Dedicated Server vs. Shared Server”.
3. What is an SSL Certificate?
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is an essential element to guarantee the security of the platform. In fact, its function is to encrypt the connection between the user’s browser and the server, to protect confidential data, such as personal and banking information. With SSL, the address appears with “https://” and displays a lock icon, which indicates that the connection is secure. In addition to being a security factor, the SSL certificate also improves the platform’s positioning in search engines, as Google prioritizes secure websites.
Conclusion
In short, the domain is the “address”, the hosting is the “income from the occupied space” and the SSL certificate is the alarm system that ensures that your platform is secure for users. All of these elements are fundamental to creating a reliable, secure and optimized digital presence. By choosing and configuring each one correctly, you increase the visibility and security of your platform while creating a more professional experience for visitors.
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