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Understand what happens after a website is built: how domain names work, the difference between a domain and web hosting, DNS basics, and the different types of hosting available. Watch the linked video, then research and compare two hosting providers and one domain registrar suitable for a small business in Namibia. FDA Notes: bring your comparison notes to discuss pricing, support, and renewal terms in class.
WatchWeb Hosting Tutorial for Beginners: Domain Registration, DNS & How to Host a Website ExplainedRay DelVecchio · free video on YouTube
.na and .com.na
Namibian websites often use .na or .com.na addresses, registered through accredited registrars.
Check renewal prices
Many providers discount the first year. Check what the renewal will cost before you buy.
DNS changes take time
Updates can take a few hours—sometimes up to 48—to reach everyone.
Try it: compare providers
- Choose two hosting providers and one domain registrar suitable for a small business in Namibia.
- Compare price, support, storage and renewal terms in a simple table.
- Note which you would choose, and why.
Key takeaways
- A domain name is your website’s address; hosting is the server space where its files live.
- DNS connects your domain name to the server that hosts your site.
- Compare price, support and renewal costs—not just the first-year deal.
