Maintain and manage a website: Web hosting and CMS

Creating an effective website has become an essential requirement. To create a website, it is important to dedicate the right time to the choice of domain, hosting and the type of web page to be created. Let’s see what is meant by web hosting and how to maintain and manage a website.

It is important to distinguish the type of maintenance and management of the site:

maintenance and management of the server hosting the site;
maintenance and management of the Content Management System (CMS).

Content management systems

The website requires continuous and constant maintenance over time. Content management systems (CMS) are evolving and need to be constantly updated. Not only to improve operational functionality but also to ensure a minimum level of safety. A CMS is a software that allows users to create, manage and edit the contents of a website without the need for specialized technical knowledge. If the CMS is not updated constantly it exposes the site to the risk of being compromised by hacking actions. The most used and widespread systems for the management of the contents of websites are:
• Joomla!
• WordPress

Web hosting

Most websites are maintained and managed in a configuration that is called hosting. In computer science, hosting is defined as the allocation of the pages of a website or a web application on a web server. This allows the site or application to be accessible and visible to users on the network with all its pages and features. These services are provided by hosts or hosting providers.

How does web hosting work?

The web host stores all files, resources, and databases on the server and ensures that the site works properly. Each time someone types the domain name into the browser’s address bar, the host transfers all the files needed to fulfill the request. Therefore, you need to choose a hosting plan that suits your needs.

Some tasks are performed on the servers always to ensure the functionality and security of the sites. The skills required for this type of system activity are of a high level and require continuous updates by technicians to keep up with the server-side technology.

Monitoring is a continuous activity necessary to understand if the site is accessible and working and that does not present files that suggest a possible attack or virus. Here too, specific technical expertise is needed for a reliable assessment. Personnel must always be able to intervene as soon as possible in case of attacks or problems.

Types of web hosting

Most hosting services offer different solutions so that they can meet the needs of different customers, whether you want to create a personal blog or start an online business and you need a business website or an online shop. Here are the most popular options available: