Traffic
Traffic is the amount of data transferred between your website and its visitors — the more visitors and the larger the pages (images, videos), the higher the traffic. In the hosting Web hosting is renting space on a server so your website is reachable around the clock. The host takes care of the technology, security, and availability. More in the glossary → context, some plans state a monthly traffic limit: if it's exceeded, the site may be throttled or incur extra costs. Many modern providers advertise "unlimited" traffic, but tie it to fair use. For growing or media-heavy websites, it's worth checking for generous traffic terms. More in the best web hosting comparison.
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