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Do I Need Web Hosting if I Use Wix?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:35 am

Web hosting is a service that allows organizations and individuals to post a website or web page onto the Internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website or webpage to be viewed in the Internet. Websites are hosted, or stored, on special computers called servers. When Internet users want to view your website, all they need to do is type your website address or domain into their browser.

Their computer will then connect to your server and your webpages will be delivered to them through the browser.

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Wix is a popular website builder that allows you to create a website without any need for web hosting services. You can create a website on Wix for free, but if you want to use your own domain name (e.g., www.example.com) then you need to upgrade to a paid plan. With a paid plan, Wix will provide you with web hosting services as well as allow you to use your own domain name.

Do I Need Web Hosting if I Use Wix?

If you plan on using Wix to create a website, you do not need web hosting services since Wix provides these services for free (with some limitations). However, if you want to use your own domain name with Wix then you need to upgrade to a paid plan since Wix does not provide free web hosting services for custom domains.

PRO TIP: If you are using Wix to build your website, you may not need web hosting if you use a Wix-provided domain. However, if you use a third-party domain, you will need to purchase web hosting in order to connect your domain to your Wix website.
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