Domain Registration vs Web Hosting: What’s the Difference?
When starting a website, two key services come into play: domain registration and web hosting. At HostingRoo, we make both simple, secure, and Aussie-friendly—but they serve very different purposes. Let’s break it down.
What Is a Domain Name?
A domain name is your website’s online address—what people type into their browser to find you. Think yourbusiness.com.au or hostingroo.com. It’s how your brand shows up on the web.
At HostingRoo, we offer over 500+ domain types, including:
- Popular extensions like
.com,.com.au, or.net - Niche domains for startups, creatives, and local businesses like
.beer,.farmor.art - Easy search and secure checkout
What Is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is the service that stores your website’s files and makes them accessible online. It’s like renting space on the internet so your site can load quickly and reliably.
HostingRoo’s hosting plans include:
- Fast, secure servers with SSD storage
- WordPress-ready environments
- Local Aussie support
- Easy-to-use control panel
How They Work Together
To launch a website, you need both:
- Domain registration gives you a name or an address
- Web hosting gives you a home
If you’re still wrapping your head around the difference between a domain and web hosting, imagine you’re setting up a new business location. Your domain is like the street address—it tells people where to find you online. But without a building at that address, there’s nowhere for visitors to go. That building is your hosting—it holds everything that makes your website work, from images and text to databases and emails.
A domain without hosting is just an empty lot. Hosting without a domain is like a shop with no signage—no one knows how to reach it. To launch a fully functional website, you need both working together: one gives your site a name, the other gives it a home.
At HostingRoo, you can manage both from one dashboard—no tech headaches, no jargon.
Why Choose HostingRoo?
- All-in-one setup: Register your domain and launch your site in minutes
- Local support: Our Aussie team is here to help
- Scalable plans: From personal blogs to business websites
Whether you’re starting fresh or switching providers, HostingRoo makes it easy to get online and stay online.
