Web design determines the look and feel of a website, while web development determines how it functions. Web development is the work involved in developing a Web site for the Internet or an intranet. Web development can range from developing a simple single static page of plain text to complex web applications, electronic businesses, and social network services.

A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet. Hosting is an online service that lets you publish your website or web application on the Internet. When you sign up for web hosting, you typically rent a space on a server where you can store all your necessary files and data so your website functions properly.