Uptime and Reliability
With nearly 100% uptime guarantees, your site won't go down with Media Temple. Powerful performance, and lightning fast speeds are also a possibility, with the many hosting packages offered. You do attain faster speeds, on mobile devices and desktop, so your customers don't have to wait too long for your site to load. The price you pay is higher, but performance is also going to show when you choose hosting with this company.Hosting Plans and Tech Features
| # | Hosting Type | Plan Name | Storage | Bandwidth | Price/mo | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shared | Grid Personal | 20 GB SSD | 1 TB | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 2 | Shared | Grid Pro | 100 GB SSD | 2 TB | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 3 | Shared | Grid Elite | 250 GB SSD | 5 TB | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 4 | WordPress Managed | Managed Wordpress Personal | 50 GB SSD | unlimited | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 5 | WordPress Managed | Managed Wordpress Professional | 200 GB SSD | unlimited | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 6 | VPS | DV Managed Level 1 | 30 GB SSD | 2 TB | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 | VPS | DV Managed Level 2 | 50 GB SSD | 3 TB | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 8 | VPS | DV Managed Level 3 | 100 GB SSD | 5 TB | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 9 | VPS | DV Managed Level 4 | 200 GB SSD | 6 TB | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 10 | VPS | DV Managed Level 5 | 350 GB SSD | 7 TB | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| 11 | VPS | DV Managed Level 6 | 600 GB SSD | 8 TB | $1500.00 | $1500.00 |
| 12 | Dedicated Managed | DV Managed Dedicated | 1 TB SSD | 10 TB | $2500.00 | $2500.00 |
Control Panel and Software
The features vary depending on the package you choose; but, basic features include: hosting for up to 100 sites, SSD builder, 1000 email accounts, original public cloud, faster cloudfare controls, one click app installs, and an easy to use account center. Faster speeds are also attainable with this hosting option.The control panel is custom tailored for Media Temple hosting customers. You can view site figures and data on the home screen, add domains, manage databases, and use the drag and drop site builder, to help you customize your page and links. A one click app install button, also allows you to quickly and easily modify or add anything to your site, with the touch of a button.
Support Performance
In terms of support, 24/7, 365 days a year support is offered by Media Temple. In addition to phone and online chat, you can also receive support via social media, like Twitter. Email support is also provided, although it does take a little more time, up to a day, for you to receive a response when you get support through this system. Live engineers are on site at the LA office at all times of the day, meaning you will receive a response from someone who actually understands what they are talking about when they answer your calls.Pricing, Value and Renewal Fees
The prices for Media Temple are a little higher, starting at $20 per month. This provides hosting for up to 100 sites; and, at $30 a month, you gain access to premium wordpress themes to build your site. Fast speed, reliable performance, and easy to use features, do make the prices a reasonable value however. And, considering the fact they are geared towards hosting for professional businesses, you would expect to spend a little more, for the hosting package you decide to purchase.Conclusion: Do we recommend Media Temple?
