Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred between your website and its visitors over a given period, usually measured in gigabytes (GB) per month. It includes all activity, such as page views, downloads, video streaming, and other interactions.
The amount of bandwidth you need depends on two main factors:
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The size of your website content (e.g., images, videos, page elements)
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The amount of traffic your site receives (i.e., number of visitors and how many pages they view)
If your site is mostly text-based and receives light traffic, you’ll need only minimal bandwidth. However, image-heavy or high-traffic websites require more. Hosting providers often offer scalable plans, so you can adjust as your site grows.