When you're launching a new website, shared hosting is generally the best choice. It’s most beginner-friendly—cost-effective, easy to manage, and includes one-click WordPress installation, free SSL, and built-in maintenance—so you can get your site live quickly. As your traffic grows or you need more performance, you can upgrade to VPS hosting, which offers dedicated resources, better speed, and more control. It’s often smoother to start with shared hosting and scale up only when necessary.