Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform that simplifies the complexity of setting up servers on top-tier infrastructure providers like AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode. It acts as a powerful intermediary, handling server management, security patching, and updates so users can focus on their business. Ideal for agencies and eCommerce stores, Cloudways offers features like 1-click scaling, staging environments, automated backups, and advanced caching (Varnish, Redis) for superior speed. Their "pay-as-you-go" pricing model ensures you only pay for the resources you use, with no long-term contracts.