Hosting choices get framed as technical, but they are really about risk and growth. Here is the simple version.
Shared, VPS, and cloud
Shared hosting is the affordable starting point for small sites. VPS gives you dedicated resources and control for heavier workloads. Cloud adds auto-scaling and high availability for sites that cannot afford to go down.
Match the plan to the stakes
A brochure site is fine on shared hosting. A store on its biggest sale day belongs on cloud. The cost of downtime should guide the spend.
You can always start small and migrate as you grow — with the right host, that move is painless.
