Web hosting and web design are two related but distinct components of creating and maintaining a website. Web hosting refers to the process of storing a website's files and data on a server that is accessible via the internet. When a user types in a website's URL, their browser sends a request to the web hosting server, which then sends the website's files back to the user's browser to be displayed. Web hosting companies offer a range of hosting options, including shared hosting (where multiple websites share a server), dedicated hosting (where a single website has access to an entire server), and cloud hosting (where a website's files are distributed across multiple servers). Hosting plans also vary in terms of storage capacity, bandwidth, and other features. Web design, on the other hand, refers to the process of creating the visual and interactive components of a website. This includes everything from the layout and color scheme to the navigation menu and interactive features like forms or animations. Web designers typically use tools like Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, or Figma to create a visual mockup of the website, and then use web development languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to bring the design to life. Web design can involve a wide range of skills, from graphic design and typography to user experience (UX) design and search engine optimization (SEO). The goal of web design is to create a visually appealing and user-friendly website that effectively communicates the brand's message and meets the needs of its target audience. While web hosting and web design are distinct components of creating a website, they are closely related, and many web hosting companies also offer web design services, or vice versa.