What is Disk Space?

Disk space is the amount of physical space you are allocated when choosing a new web host. Disk space is exactly the same as the space you have available on your home computer - it is measured in the same units (GB & MB) and means the same thing.

Websites themselves often don't take up much space, but this depends on what the website offers. When choosing a new web host, you will have to take the amount of disk space they offer into consideration and make sure it is enough for your needs.

Bare in mind that the disk space web hosting companies offer often also include the amount of space you are allowed on your email accounts. If you're planning on having a lot of email accounts set-up for a lot of different people, then this may begin to take up a lot of space depending on the email services that you decide to use.