A shared hosting, also known as traditional hosting, refers to a rented space within a server where multiple accounts or websites are hosted. This type of hosting is called “shared” because all the websites within the server share the resources of a single machine, including RAM, processor, bandwidth, and others. As a result, the performance capabilities of each website are more limited due to the shared resources.
On the other hand, a VPS hosting (Virtual Private Server) is a hosting solution that utilizes software to allocate dedicated resources from a machine. It provides more power and approximately ten times more traffic capacity compared to a shared hosting plan. Additionally, a VPS hosting offers greater flexibility in terms of administration.
A VPS hosting is particularly suitable for virtual stores or websites developed using WordPress, as it guarantees optimal performance at all times and facilitates easier administration.