@shashank_4461 , I think some clarification is necessary. To host a site essentially means to rent space on a server that is connected to the internet 24/7, so people all over the world can access your website. I assume that is what you mean.
Such servers are usually owned by a Hosting Provider. Most providers will offer you free 6-month or annual hosting initially, on condition that you sign a contract to continue as a customer afterwards.
Hosting your website involves a few key steps:
1. Decide your site's type
Decide whether the site will be 100% static or if it may later contain dynamic parts.
Yes, you can build a wholly static website. But then you don't need dynamic, server-side technology (of which ColdFusion is just one example) for that. What you need is client-side technology, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
A static website serves the same, fixed content to every user. Essentially, you pre-build each page and store it on the web server as a completed file. When a user requests a page, the web server simply sends the pre-built file (the static assets) directly to the browser. There is no need for real-time processing, database lookups or running server-side scripts to generate the page. Hence no need for a server-side technology like ColdFusion, PHP or Python.
2. Find a Hosting Provider
After you decide the type of site in step 1, the first and most important step is to find a Hosting Provider. Your choice of hosting will depend on your website's size, expected traffic, and budget.
3. Register your domain name
You can register a domain name (for example, shashankbusiness.com) through your chosen provider (often free for the first year).
4. Set up your website
Once you have your hosting plan and domain name connected, get your site's files onto the provider's server and set up your website.
5. Launch and test
This final step is to make sure everything works correctly when your site is publicly accessed.
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