Web hosting servers are the space where your website can live and be stored while it can be accessed on the larger web. If you want your website to be active online, in other words, if you want someone other than you to see it, a website hosting package is a necessary part of the equation. A key element of all websites is that they require hosting services. This usually means that they rely on a web hosting provider to give them space on a server.
Whether you're launching your first site or have a little more experience, it's a good idea for all website owners to be fully informed about how hosting works.