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Ryan Frankel (HostingAdvice.com):

“If site performance and reliability matter to you, look no further than Media Temple's Grid hosting service. Ranked lower on our list of cheap hosts, but extremely high overall, the performance value of Media Temple’s service is hard to fully quantify in US dollars.

Considered the first public cloud host, the Grid is the benchmark by which all other hosts are measured. You've heard all the buzzwords: VPS, the cloud, clustered architecture, et cetera. Well, it all started here!

Interested in what makes Media Temple's Grid so exceptional? How about its MySQL SmartPool: Media Temple's exclusive cluster of redundant, blazing-fast SSDs. That means your database will never slow down your site, regardless of the amount of traffic your site receives. Other features that make your site scream are pre-installed PHP with FastCGI and CloudFlare CDN with RailGun.

For the novice users, please don't let the jargon scare you. The best part about all those features is they are there automatically, allowing you to focus on other features making your website great. Automatic data backups and CloudTech security mean your data is always safe. All of that is wrapped up nicely in an extremely easy to use interface that's usable by everyone.

We've all needed a little support before; even folks who fancy themselves experts, like us have. Media Temple provides award-winning 24/7/365 live support accessible through phone, chat and Twitter. Their real, live engineers are standing by in their L.A. office ready to assist with anything you may need.

Media Temple's Grid is used by folks the likes of Adobe, Disney, and ABC. If you are ready to take your website to the next level, no matter the cost, there is no better host to consider than Media Temple.”

Ryan Frankel (HostingAdvice.com):

“Are limitless server resources and a 100% clean neighborhood invaluable to your business? If you answered "yes," look no further than Media Temple’s dedicated hosting. While not for everyone due to the higher-than-average pricing, there is no arguing the impressiveness of this enterprise-level server.

Offering self-, semi-, or fully-managed options, Media Temple’s dedicated offering has boundless flexibility to go with its power. First, you start with your choice of Linux operating systems pre-installed for you. Then if you are on the self-managed plan, the sky is the limit with full root access (the stuff geeks dream about). If you opt for the semi- or fully-managed solutions, you get the asssitance of a professional System Administrator, with performance monitoring, daily backups, OS and application updates, constant security, and regular malware scanning.

So where does all this power come from? They start with Dual-socket, multi-core Intel Xeon processors, and then add 128 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM and 1 terabyte of RAID 10 SSD storage. Yeah…  we know right!?

So all of that comes with a pretty hefty price tag, however we can’t say it’s not justified by what Media Temple has to offer; it’s definitely next level stuff. If you already use their VPS options and are in need of something more, you’ll be pleased to hear that it is a seamless, zero-downtime transition to a dedicated server.

Finally, Media Temple offers a 99.999% service uptime guarantee on their dedicated products. If they fall short, you get 20% of your monthly hosting fee back for each 20 minutes of downtime that month.”

Ryan Frankel (HostingAdvice.com):

“While more expensive than some hosts, MediaTemple's managed VPS hosting is second to none from a performance perspective. With an incredible amount of hardware for the price and fully-managed virtualized servers, they offer serious VPS hosting for serious people.

In today’s online world, speed matters. Whether it’s website conversions or search engine exposure, how fast your site loads dictates a lot. That is where Media Temple’s VPS shines. Their all-SSD servers, guaranteed resources, and instant scalability mean you are ready for anything.

Beyond just speed, what you are paying for with Media Temple is reliability. They boast a ridiculous SLA that guarantees a 99.999% uptime, that’s a mere five minutes 15 seconds of downtime per year across all sites.

Okay, so we love us some awesome modern hardware, but our favorite part about Media Temple has always been their support and their VPS team is no exception. At a fraction of a dedicated IT team, offering assistance by phone, chat, or Twitter, their award-winning support staff is standing by no matter the issue.

Finally, we can’t sing enough praises for Media Temple. Though you pay a little more, their speed, support, and reliability make for the hosting industry’s best peace of mind.”

Ryan Frankel (HostingAdvice.com):

“Media Temple has long been one of our favorite web hosts, and their WordPress offerings are no exception. If you value cutting-edge technology, they should not be overlooked. Having helped pioneer cloud technology, Media Temple has taken their knowledge and applied it to an exceptional WordPress-focused plan.

Web developers will love their fully integrated tools, such as 1-click staging, site cloning, and standard Git integration. SSH, sFTP, and phpMyAdmin access are also appreciated additions. Everyone can appreciate their exceptional load-balanced, all-SSD hardware.

Okay, "geek out" over... Hopefully, I haven’t scared off any newbies. Those I haven't will want to note that Media Temple’s interface is incredibly approachable and easy to use, and their support is truly second to none. A quick setup wizard gets you going and automated daily backups, core updates, and 24/7 uptime monitoring remove the stress of any maintenance.

Starting at $20 per month for two sites, Media Temple is a moderately priced WordPress host. With features comparable to other WordPress-specific packages elsewhere, their modern hardware and exception support make them a strong consideration for anyone serious about their website’s performance.”

Ryan Frankel (HostingAdvice.com):

“Aimed at creative professional and those looking to build their brand, Media Temple’s Virb site builder gets you a beautiful, mobile-ready site online in mere minutes. Best of all, Virb is backed by Media Temple’s stellar hosting.

When building a professional site, exposure is perhaps the most important factor to your success. Media Temple’s site builder features semantically built HTML5 templates that are fully responsive and a suite of SEO tools. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other applications are also seamlessly integrated into your site. More and more people are using smartphones and tablets to do their searching, so why not be prepared from the start?

Media Temple’s hosting plans are praised by us throughout this site, and the plan offered with their site builder is no exception. The ability to handle huge traffic spikes and an included CDN make your new site really snappy.

Virb, backed by Media Temple, creates very attractive sites that are ready to be noticed. Media Temple’s fantastic hosting and pricing makes them a surefire choice when building your next site.”