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For a website like swlocums.com, you don't necessarily need cloud hosting unless you're expecting high traffic spikes or need automatic scaling. A good VPS will usually provide better performance and value than standard shared hosting.
You may want to check out InterServer VPS. Their Single Slice plan includes 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD (or 1TB HDD), 2TB bandwidth, and a 10Gbps port for around $2.40/month with the JV-20-LIFE coupon, and the price is locked for life. You can also scale up to 32 slices later if your website grows.
If your site is a typical business website, I'd choose a VPS over basic shared hosting for the extra control, performance, and scalability.
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From our perspective, there's no single answer because the right choice depends on what you're hosting and what your requirements are.
Cloud hosting is a good option if you expect traffic to grow, need more flexibility, or want resources that can scale as your workload changes. On the other hand, for websites with steady traffic and predictable resource needs, a traditional hosting plan or VPS can often be a practical and cost-effective choice.
Rather than choosing based on whether it's called "cloud" or "normal" hosting, we'd suggest looking at factors like performance, uptime, support quality, scalability, and how well the solution fits your workload.
The best hosting solution is usually the one that meets your current needs while giving you room to grow in the future.
