Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is where multiple websites use the same server, but have their own set resource limits on things like RAM and bandwidth. It also uses what’s known as a hypervisor (specialist software) to borrow resources from the other sites on the server if you’re maxed out and others aren’t using their full allocation.
Web hosting is the act of hosting a website in a shared environment. By providing the necessary support and technologies, a website's file system, platform, and resources are all stored by the web host. Most web hosts offer domain purchases that allow a website to have its unique name. Finally, by combining all the pieces to the puzzle, a web host allows you to display the content of your website onto the World Wide Web. Ultimately, affordable web hosting provides the ability to share your creative thoughts and ideas, ranging from personal to business, hosted on the internet!
Generally, VPS hosting is suited to small business websites, or large personal sites that need decent resource limits. No one wants the pain of slow loading speeds on their site, or worse still, to have their site constantly crashing. That’s why VPS hosting works well – it’s flexible in handling surges of traffic, and isn’t too expensive.