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Understanding the difference between these models is key to making an informed decision:

• Traditional Web Hosting: Relies on a single physical server or a partitioned section of one (as in Shared Hosting or a Virtual Private Server - VPS). This approach has inherent limitations:
  • Shared Hosting: Multiple sites reside on one server, sharing resources. It's cost-effective for very small sites but offers no isolation; a traffic spike on a neighboring site can cripple your performance.
  • VPS Hosting: Provides a dedicated, virtualized portion of a single server with guaranteed resources. It offers more control and isolation than shared hosting but is still limited by the physical constraints of its host machine.
• Cloud Hosting: Utilizes a vast network of interconnected virtual servers. This architecture provides a fundamental advantage: elasticity. Resources like CPU, RAM, and storage are drawn from a shared pool, allowing your site to scale seamlessly to handle any amount of traffic.