Technically, anyone can host their own website using the right open-source tools, including WordPress. However, this is not recommended unless you are an experienced IT professional. Hosting your own WordPress website requires a physical server and the ability to configure, maintain, and manage it. Since maintaining a server environment demands advanced technical skills, it’s usually best to rely on the expertise of a web hosting company. You may encounter the term “self-hosted,” which can be misleading. It typically refers to any website built using a CMS or website builder that requires an external hosting provider. For example, when you create a site using the software available from WordPress.org, you are using the self-hosted version of WordPress. This is true even though you will be utilizing a third-party web host.