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Apr 30, 2012
Hello! We are happy to introduce Otto — a people-powered concierge service that migrates your websites, domains and applications to (mt) Media Temple. Otto is fast, easy and we do all the work! Have you ever wanted to move your domains and websites to (mt), but didn’t want to deal with the hassle and headache?...
Apr 24, 2012
Today we’re happy to announce that updating your (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server 4.0 is easier than ever. Starting today, (dv) 4.0 customers can access new Parallels Plesk features with the push of a button and set their servers to apply future updates automatically. Read on to find out more. The Parallels team has been releasing security...
Apr 03, 2012
On May 15th, 2012, we will begin migrating customers to the current (dv) 4.0 Servers and start the End of Life process for (dv) 3.0 and 3.5. In February 2011, we launched the (dv) 4.0 service, with all new software and Plesk Control Panel. As we make new and exciting updates to the (dv) 4.0,...
Mar 22, 2012
You may have noticed previous posts about us going to a Future of Web Apps or a Future of Web Design conference. We have attended and participated in just about every “Future of” event for a couple reasons: 1. The content speaks to industry leading professionals, who are our clientele. 2. Carsonified consistently produces content-based...
Mar 20, 2012
Each year we find ourselves preparing tirelessly for an event that blows right past us when it hits. But with each year, we tend to improve on documenting and capitalizing on the amazing people, ideas, and creativity in the air. This year we had three prime opportunities to engage our friends at our trade show...
Mar 08, 2012
We were trying to write a really exciting, paradigm shifting intro to this blog post noting the prolific-ness of SXSW and our history with the festival. Why state the obvious? Needless to say, it’s one of the most daring multi-media festivals on the planet and we’re thrilled to be involved again in 2012! An (mt)...
Feb 28, 2012
A few months ago, we told you that we were going to remove old versions of PHP on the (gs) Grid-Service and streamline the process to add new versions and security patches as they become available. As of March 31, we will be removing old versions of PHP4 and PHP5, replacing them with the newer, more...
Feb 14, 2012
We’re simplifying email setup! Good News! We are making email a breeze to set up by introducing a tool that does all the hard work for you. We know that it can sometimes be tedious and complicated to configure your email, especially because email is available on so many different devices and machines. It can...
Feb 07, 2012
Cowbird empowers personal story-telling with a powerful, elegant narration element that’s rarely achieved online. It’s a project we’re honored to host. Below is the special story of Cowbird and its founder, Jonathan Harris. 1. What is Cowbird? Cowbird is a small community of storytellers, focused on a deeper, longer-lasting, more personal kind of storytelling than...
Feb 01, 2012
Can you feel it? That spring buzz right around the corner that kind of smells like tacos, tech and beer? Every March, the city of Austin overflows with tech, film and music industry professionals (and fans) attending the biggest media industry event on the planet. (mt) Media Temple has never missed a year, and this...
Jan 18, 2012
By now, you probably know how we feel about Internet blacklist legislation. While it is not typically our style to talk politics, the nature of these bills directly impacts the very industry that Media Temple and many of you have a huge role in. The outcome will potentially affect our jobs, livelihood, and for many...
Dec 23, 2011
They say “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” We agree! To help celebrate the Holidays, we’re going to help give you a jump start to the new year. If your New Year’s Resolution is to move your sites to a shiny new home, you’ve got to check out these deals! In addition to...
Dec 23, 2011
We believe in maintaining the freedoms and openness of the Internet which provides a voice to the aspirations of people everywhere. Demian Sellfors, CEO, (mt) Media Temple @demian_sellfors As written, (mt) Media Temple will not be supporting the legislative measures recently introduced in the United States House of Representatives and Senate; HR 3261, the Stop...
Dec 20, 2011
You asked for it, and it’s coming! Today, we are happy to debut a new chat feature to help you communicate with us even easier than ever before. The new chat bar sits at the bottom of your screen in the AccountCenter and allows you to chat with our Customer Support and Billing departments. To...
Dec 15, 2011
We have some good news for (gs) Grid-Service users: We are about to launch our new mail product! As mentioned in our last product update, our new mail product is professional-class mail that is also beautiful and easy to use. Also, (mt) Mail comes at no additional cost for Grid customers! Here are the feature...
Dec 14, 2011
Been inundated with “Holiday” sales and 24 hour online fire sale bonanzas? We understand, so we’re offering you a discount that will make an impact on your bottom line..permanently. Until December 25th, you will get 25% off an annual purchase of our (dv) Server VPS 512MB and 1GB plans. The best part, is the 25%...
Dec 13, 2011
Our friends at WordPress have released Version 3.3, aka “Sonny,” — named to honor the great jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt. Check out the highlights below, but take care to read this entire article for directions on upgrading. This is another great update that you won’t want to miss. Highlights New drag-and-drop uploader. Hover menus for...
Dec 12, 2011
One of the best aspects of working at (mt) is discovering our clients’ stories. Meeting clients and exploring our network for exceptional projects is in our DNA. The Noun Project is the product of a collaboration of great design and civic minds, yielding a library of rights-free, down-loadable symbols. 1. Tell us who you are...
Dec 09, 2011
It’s clear one of the best aspects of working at (mt) is discovering our clients’ stories. Meeting clients and exploring our network for exceptional projects is in our DNA. Eat Art came across our radar through our creative circle and we’re thrilled to feature this charity driven, art marketplace. 1. Tell us who you are...
Nov 28, 2011
We’ve been in the marketing cave, dreaming up CRAZY Cyber Monday schemes to blow your minds! (Think robot photo taking dogs.) In our brainstorm session, we realized our clients make some of the coolest stuff consumable and are probably running deals that deserve to be promoted! SO, if you’re an (mt) client and are running a...
Nov 15, 2011
We have some good news for PHP users on the (gs) Grid-Service. Available for immediate use, (mt) Media Temple has released a new, simple method for dealing with PHP versions and updates. Please read on for more information. Outdated software leaves you open to hackers, and updating old versions by hand is a pain. To...
Nov 14, 2011
Steve Jobs (1955-2011) was an innovator, businessman and pioneer of personal computing. His vision and execution have pushed not only PC and personal device design, but the way we interact with technology on a whole. He’s been a huge influence in the (mt) offices (We are a Mac:) often inspiring the question, “How would Apple...
Nov 10, 2011
The Personal Kanban blog ran a great pair of articles on “Lean Meetings” (part 1, part 2.) I recommend reading through them to get more context for what follows, but I’ll re-share one of the biggest insights: the point of a meeting is to have a conversation. Pre-set agendas feel like best practice, but they can get in the way...
Nov 02, 2011
The world’s largest social media event is coming to Los Angeles this weekend and the (mt) Media Temple team will be there with a special mission for you! BlogWorld & New Media Expo November 3-5, 2011 Los Angeles Convention Center What is it? 275+ speakers, 3 Days of cutting-edge sessions & workshops, a tradeshow exploding...
Oct 27, 2011
We’re happy to announce the launch of Residence, a new passion project here at (mt)! (mt) serves as the digital home for hundreds of business experts. From lifestyle coaching to user interface design theory and beyond, (mt) has hosted some spectacular folks. We thought it was very cool to have so many thought-leaders under one...
Oct 26, 2011
For all you WordPress enthusiasts out there, (mt) is working hard to make your life easier. Today, (mt) is happy to announce a new service that makes moving a WordPress site a snap. SiteMover is a website migration service that allows you to move your WordPress site over to (or even from) Media Temple. Starting...
Oct 26, 2011
Hello, my name is Sara and I lead the Product Team at (mt). We are a team focused on many things — from creating the beautiful design and intuitive user experience of our products; to managing the development of projects; to writing clear, concise content; to making sure our existing products are working to meet...
Oct 21, 2011
Thanks to your support, we’ve been honored with TWO major awards in the past few weeks. Deloitte & Touche announced that (mt) Media Temple made their Technology Fast 500, a list of the top 500 North American companies based on percentage of revenue growth between 2006-2010. Also this month, Inc. Magazine released their list of...
Oct 19, 2011
We are happy to announce (dpv) Nitro Classic! Originally introduced in 2007, these powerful servers have been upgraded with new software specs and, while supplies last, are available at very attractive prices. If you have a need for demanding single-tenant server, we have quite a few powerful servers sitting in our data centers waiting for...
Oct 14, 2011
About a month ago, we experienced a peculiar spike in NFS operations on a subsystem of our clusters with the majority of these NFS operations being NFSD getattr requests. We’ve used various tools and methods in the past to troubleshoot our NFS issues but the tool that gave us exactly what we wanted in this...
Oct 11, 2011
Great News, Everyone! (mt) Media Temple is happy to announce the launch of our Affiliate Program! What does this mean? Well, starting now, if someone signs up with (mt) because of your recommendation, you get paid. They just have to click the (mt) link placed on your site, then buy one (or a ton!) of...
Oct 04, 2011
We are pleased to announce the release of Parallels® Plesk Panel 10.3 for our (dv) 4.0 Servers. Starting today, all new servers will be installed with this latest version, and current customers have been given a path to upgrade. The new Plesk Panel includes SNI support which will make using SSL certificates on your domains simpler and more...
Sep 21, 2011
Sometimes, the best sources of inspiration are our peers and we recognize we’re surrounded by some really talented, creative people. We’re dedicating a section of the blog to put a spotlight on (mt) clients, their story and one piece of advice they have for you. Introducing, The (mt) Client Spotlights. ? What is Bike EXIF and...
Sep 01, 2011
A few weeks ago, we caught up with our very busy friends and partners over at Mobile Roadie. It was a gorgeous, sunny day on the West Side of Los Angeles. We thought it’d be a great time to get Founders, Michael Schneider and Brock Batten, to give us a “State of the MoRo” and lay...
Aug 25, 2011
We’re back with an update on TimThumb.php. If you’re not already familiar, please take a moment to read our previous post. Last time, we were simply getting the word out to help prevent any fallout from using TimThumb, but (mt) realized we could do more. For starters, we’re scanning the entire (gs) Grid-Service for instances...
Aug 17, 2011
We like social media. Our social team (@140 team) has a simple mission: Be Supportive and Be Responsive. As such, we man Twitter, post on Facebook, huddle up in Google+, and monitor Get Satisfaction. After a job well done, we may get friendly kudos from our customers saying thank you, and we love it all!...
Aug 08, 2011
Today, we’re happy to announce (mt) Media Temple’s partnership with CloudFlare, the web’s easiest speed and security system. We partnered with CloudFlare because they have a simple and free solution to help protect and accelerate any website online. Once your website is a part of the CloudFlare community, your website visitors get faster page load...
Aug 02, 2011
We’d like to make sure you all know about a serious vulnerability that was recently discovered in a popular image re-sizing tool called “timthumb.php”. This affects many WordPress themes and other PHP-driven websites. Read on for technical details and quick instructions on how to keep your sites secure. Who might be affected? Anyone with a...
Jul 21, 2011
“If you’re passionate about the open technologies, building communities, crafting beautiful code, designing for users, or just getting things done, join us at OSCON, the premier event for all things open source.” OSCON gathers open source innovators, builders and pioneers to learn first-hand how new developments in open source are shaping the future. (mt) Media Temple...
Jul 11, 2011
Writer, taste maker, curiosity guide, and intelligentsia provocateur. Apply any of these titles and Maria Popova fits the bill. Her work appeals to the left and right brain, historians, designers and psychologists alike because, as she shows us time and time again, these things are almost always connected. The home for Maria’s publishing, Brain Pickings...
Jul 08, 2011
Waiting for a response on your ticket? Need more support than 140 characters of a tweet? Running out of minutes on your long-distance calling card? Well, we have a solution for you. Skype has been added as another communication channel for (mt) Media Temple. All you need is a basic Skype account and a Skype...
Jul 05, 2011
The lovely folks over at WordPress have released Version 3.2, aka “Gershwin,” so named for its smoother, more customizable features. “Faster, leaner, cleaner and easier to make your mark with.” Check out the highlights below, but take care to read this entire article for directions on upgrading. This is a special update you don’t want...
Jul 01, 2011
Graphic, web, industrial and architectural designers have an instinctual need to share work, get feedback and be inspired. Abduzeedo is an online design community that does just that. Fabio Sasso started Abduzeedo as personal back-up system for his work, but now the site attracts over 3 Million visitors per month as an inspiration destination for...
Jun 20, 2011
“Curated, written, and produced by and for artists, Proxart [Magazine] is an ongoing conversation about how art can improve the quality of life for people that live in the suburbs.” Diamonds in the rough. Hidden gems. Innovative art and culture from the suburbs. That is what Proxart Magazine is striving to deliver in each and every...
Jun 08, 2011
If watching the TechCrunch Hackathon was like watching a minor league baseball game, with hopeful participants looking to move up in the ranks, then TechCrunch Disrupt was a major league game. You had your heavyweights such as Foursquare, Square and Oyster commanding attention, but you also had some very talented startups in the dug out,...
Jun 08, 2011
They say rest is for the weary, and weary we are not. We JUST wrapped up the Spring season with an awesome trip to NYC for TechCrunch Disrupt and are ready for more. Summer is a strong season with major events happening in the web design, app development and cloud computing industries. We’ll be attending...
Jun 07, 2011
FOWA is heading to Las Vegas, NV and, as announced a little earlier on Think Vitamin, they are giving attendees the opportunity to spend an evening with some of the web’s finest! The Future of Web Apps is a conference that brings web developers and entrepreneurs together to discuss cutting-edge tech and exciting new ideas...
Jun 06, 2011
It’s time for another CreativeMornings jump start! (mt) Media Temple first came across CreativeMornings earlier this year and we were incredibly impressed with the monthly breakfast lecture series. We decided to get involved and sponsor the local Los Angeles chapter. This month however, we’ve taken a step further and opened our own doors to host the June...
May 31, 2011
Hey all! WordPress just released a new security update in Version 3.1.3 offering security hardening, fixes, improved file security, and protection against “clickjacking.” Be sure to upgrade now and take advantage of these awesome improvements. (mt) users who already have WordPress can upgrade with a couple clicks in their WordPress admin panel. For step by...
May 25, 2011
The rules are simple. You have 20 hours of straight hacking. Whatever you come up with in that time, you must present. That is the TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon. On Saturday, May 21st, 100+ teams sat together at Pier 94 in New York Harbor to collaborate on whatever hacks they could think of in less than...
May 23, 2011
Keeping an Internet service company running is a complex operation. Not only must you be dedicated to producing and maintaining killer products for your clients, but you also need to improve the core internal systems that support this activity. We have Engineering teams consistently working on these small and important features for our Support, Billing...
May 20, 2011
At the beginning of the year we mentioned several initiatives we’ve been working on to improve overall (gs) performance. Last month we told you about email performance improvements. Today we’re happy to tell you about ongoing storage improvements we’ve made that have improved overall web response times across the Grid. For the last couple months...
May 17, 2011
Ever wonder about the (mt) home base? Want to see the company gears in motion? We’re now offering tours, by appointment only, of our Culver City facilities for clients and partners. Simply make a tour request by filling out the contact form online and we will set you up for a personal tour of our...
May 13, 2011
TechCrunch Disrupt NYC is almost here! Disrupt is a unique event as it is the only conference that gathers the A-List entrepreneurial crowd along with hungry web innovators to generate potent content and conversation. This year, Arianna Huffington, Tim Armstrong, Dennis Crowley and a ton more will be sharing their knowledge with the crowds at...
May 11, 2011
A couple weeks ago, we challenged you to take a few files from an incredibly talented illustrator, McBess, and use them as inspiration to create your own piece of art. The response we got was fantastic. The artwork was incredible and we were blown away by your submissions. Thank you so much to everyone who...
May 06, 2011
The entries are in, and the People’s Choice for The Best McBess Contest prize is up for grabs. We’re amazed and honored at the sheer number and quality of the entries so far. Read on for voting instructions. Before you get to voting, let’s refresh your memory on what’s up for grabs. You’re voting for...
May 05, 2011
It was thrilling! It felt right, and we enjoyed every minute of it. BUT, all spectacular things must conclude at some point. The (mt) $5 Domain Only Promotion is officially over and we have our grand prize winner. Before we announce the winner, lets cover some details. Over 10,000 domains were registered or transferred this...
May 04, 2011
FOWD and (mt) share a long history. We both work to support forward thinking web design and related technologies. Future of Web Design Conference is one of those events where industry thought-leaders and ambitious creators meet to inspire one another and push the conversation of design and technology. We’re lucky to have the opportunity to...
Apr 27, 2011
Supporting and partnering with artists has been a passion of ours since the beginning of (mt) Media Temple. So it would make sense when we commissioned the talented and world renowned illustrator and (mt) client, McBess, to create a custom shirt design for our Social Support team, known here at (mt) headquarters as the 140...
Apr 22, 2011
There’s a stereotype designers carry. They are usually imagined as slight framed, hipsterish, thoughtful, artistic fans of typography, architecture and maybe even soccer (football). Of course, this archetype overlooks the aggressively competitive side of the design industry. Cut + Paste brings this element of the design personality to the forefront and center stage… literally. This...
Apr 15, 2011
jQuery, an (mt) partner, is the most popular JavaScript library in existence. With an active, dedicated core of contributors, millions of apps and sites are running jQuery and new features are emerging everyday. That being said, you can imagine it’s a really good idea to keep your knowledge current. The best way to stay up...
Apr 12, 2011
The image of grumpy programmers working furiously to finish a designated project is a common visage in modern day tech world. On the other hand, when programmers compete to create their dream project while winning prizes, a picture is painted of happy coders working toward a better future! 59DaysOfCode is here to deliver this coding...
Apr 07, 2011
Our blog hasn’t focused much on the geeky side of (mt), even though we’re a technology company. We’ve learned a lot over the years operating and monitoring hundreds of thousands of hosted services — sometimes learning the ‘hard way’ more than we would have liked — and we want to share some of that knowledge....
Apr 06, 2011
In our recent State of the Grid post we talked about improvements we were making to the (gs) email system, specifically making it faster and more reliable. Today, we’re happy to announce that the initial improvements have been rolled out to all (gs) clusters, and email performance has been greatly improved. Read on to find...
Apr 05, 2011
Web hosting is a competitive business, but the leading companies in North America can relate on a few levels. They all deliver a winning combination of product and support, have some proprietary infrastructure and product, and share the common enemy of Constant Security Threats. CTO’s and Security experts have come together, taking their IM chatter...
Apr 04, 2011
A few months ago, (mt) took a big step in our domain offering when we opened up domain-only purchases for new users. The BIG news then was the introductory price of $5 domain registrations for new users! For the next month we’re extending that discounted price to all (mt) users. That’s one of the lowest...
Apr 01, 2011
If there’s an app that allows you to stay in touch via a geo-specific hashtagging text widget, while messaging your nanny about new formulaic changes in your child’s eating schedule, it’s going to be used (if not launched) at SXSW. Twitter, Gowalla and Foursquare were some apps that became popular among this notoriously tech-hungry crowd....
Mar 28, 2011
You asked for them, so here they are. The work is sharp, the subjects are hot, and the artist rocks! Presenting… Rony’s Photobooth at (mt)’s SXSWi Closing Party 2011 For those of you who don’t already know him, allow us to introduce Rony Alwin, Celeb / Fashion / Music Photographer and good friend of (mt)...
Mar 28, 2011
Have you ever had a dream where you are surrounded by a million Smurfs and they won’t stop climbing on you, smiling and singing stupidly happy songs. If only you had a survival guide to help you outsmart them and break free. South By Southwest is a very similar experience. What started off as a...
Mar 22, 2011
Many people in Japan are struggling to pick up the pieces after the destruction wrought by the March 11th earthquake. Relief efforts have launched around the world and the web to help with the clean-up and (mt) Media Temple is proud to host a number of these websites. Along with working with the Red Cross...
Mar 22, 2011
We know domain management can be tedious, so we try to make it as painless as possible in the Account Center. We’ve recently added two new record types to your DNS zone editor including AAAA and SRV. Both give clients more control over their domains and services. AAAA Records The AAAA record is basically the...
Mar 18, 2011
1042 sessions. 1695 speakers. 23,000+ attendees. Those were the numbers for SXSW Interactive 2011. Every year, SXSW Interactive, Film and Music move closer from being separate events to one media mecca at the Austin Convention Center. SXSW is one of the most influential technology and media conferences, not to mention the most raging… *cough* we...
Mar 09, 2011
Here at (mt) Media Temple, our self-hosted, WordPress users enjoy complete control of their website. They can utilize features and tools through their own addition of plugins and code. Although WordPress.com users may have enjoyed extra tools originally unavailable to us, times have changed and our friends at Automattic are bridging the gap! Just announced!...
Mar 08, 2011
Headed to SXSWi this year? Looking forward to hanging with web (and actual) rock stars but don’t want to wait in line? RELAX. We’re going to take care of you! This year’s SXSWi Closing Party will once again be the biggest (mt) has thrown in our long history of throwing parties. We have a VIP...
Mar 04, 2011
At (mt), we value design conferences and the educational resources they offer their attendees. They can, however, quickly become all about networking rather than learning. Sidebar Workshops is one event that combats the design party condition by offering focused classroom style workshops with the ability to work in groups as well as one-on-one. We’ve supported...
Mar 04, 2011
As you may know, we love MongoDB. Our friends at 10gen have announced their first 2011 MongoDB Developer Blog Contest! This is a great opportunity for developers to share, learn, and win some great prizes, not to mention a free year on (mt) Media Temple’s (ve) Server! For the first month of this series, 10gen...
Mar 03, 2011
Here at (mt), our team is very active online and on our twitter account, @mediatemple. We interact with customers all day, everyday answering questions and assisting individuals. Because of this, we’ve added a new field to the Contact Page of the Account Center for customers to input their twitter handle. In doing so, this will...
Mar 01, 2011
You’ve probably heard by now that WordPress has released version 3.1, aka “Reinhardt,” a name in honor of the late, great, jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt. Although not quite noticeable at first glance, there are a number of changes increasing efficiency and customization in this release. Be sure to upgrade and take advantage of these awesome...
Feb 26, 2011
Open Source plays a huge role in our lives at (mt) Media Temple and as a result, plays a major role in the professional livelihoods of our clients. You’ll be happy to know that some of our (mt) engineers are spending the weekend discussing and learning, but really living and breathing the best open source...
Feb 22, 2011
In the world of technology, aggressive progress toward the future is the standard for success and traditions are not typically revered. (mt) bucks the trend by upholding a special tradition… that is, by throwing the single most outrageous party at SXSW Interactive. We were there in the beginning when SXSWi wasn’t that “cool”. We saw...
Feb 22, 2011
Since Twiistup began, (mt) has been a sponsor and attendee of the incredible Los Angeles-based startup event. 2011 was no different as we headed up to the Skirball Center earlier this month for Twiistup 8. We were looking forward to the inspirational talks from some of the esteemed entrepreneurs but also hoped get a few...
Feb 18, 2011
Startup Weekend is back in Los Angeles! If you have an idea to share, a product to launch or simply an itch to meet some talented people, this is the event for you. Startup Weekend is an informal gathering structured to provide you with a chance to share and develop business ideas with other technologists,...
Feb 17, 2011
Today is an exciting day for developers, engineers and system administrators who use (mt). We are very excited to release the ProDev API to the public. We mentioned when we launched (ve) Server and ProCDN that we would be continuing to create products and features tailored to our more advanced users, and the API is...
Feb 15, 2011
Imagine you wake up, drag yourself out of bed, get ready for work but still can’t seem to get your mind in gear. You need a creative jump start… We all need that on occasion and CreativeMornings has given us a solution in the form of a monthly breakfast lecture series hosted by creative types. Currently held...
Feb 11, 2011
Skitch Inc was formed as a company in 2010 by four partners, including CEO Cris Pearson, but the idea began long before that. It was simple really. The team wanted to create a desktop application for visual communication. With time though, they realized the need for an online version of the tool. We at (mt)...
Feb 09, 2011
Twiistup started as a party providing a social outlet for the unintentionally underground tech scene growing in Los Angeles. 8 versions later, Twiistup has become a formidable hub for start-up knowledge sharing and socializing. We haven’t missed one event yet. We wouldn’t dare miss Twiistup 8! Registration and details can be found at the Twiistup...
Feb 04, 2011
For years, our (dv) products have provided our users with easy-to-use, high-performance Virtual Private Server hosting capabilities in a reliable and cost-effective package. (dv) 4.0 represents the next major revision in a product line that has become the go-to offering for (mt) customers who rely on business-class performance and reliability for their websites and applications....
Jan 27, 2011
One would likely work for years to attain a collection of cultural gifts and experiences in pre-Internet times. Lucky for us, we now have the Internet and Booooooom, an (mt) partner and client. Jeff Hamada (Creator of Booooooom) has curated these audio visual treats online, providing us simple access through a few clicks of a...
Jan 26, 2011
Today we’re happy to bring you a few quick updates regarding some recent feature enhancements to our (ve) Server platform. Historical Server Status Six months ago, we introduced an (mt) exclusive feature– Realtime Server Status for (ve) Server, which displays a live updating chart of current resource usage of several metrics for your (ve). Recently,...
Jan 26, 2011
The NoSQL vs SQL conversation continues to heat up across the web as NoSQL usage increases while leaders in the space like MongoDB continue to add features and mature. The conversation was most definitely a hot topic when 10Gen held the Los Angeles MongoDB meetup at (mt) Headquarters on January 13th. We were lucky enough...
Jan 24, 2011
(mt) is sponsoring Binpress’ Programming Contest. We know a decent portion of our clients and fans are talented web developers. To those devs, this is your chance to win over $40,000 in cash and prizes, including a year-long (dv) or (ve) hosting package from (mt) Media Temple! Binpress is a marketplace for source-code packages in multiple...
Jan 20, 2011
From web applications to web design, CEO Chuck Longanecker and the digital-telepathy team are here to help provide a better web experience. With clients like Tim Ferris, Hard Rock Hotels and ultimately every Internet user, (mt) wanted to give you a proper introduction to Chuck, a long time (mt) client and friend from down south...
Jan 14, 2011
Last night we hosted a mini-conference with Mongo DB experts, 10Gen, covering basic to advanced MongoDB administration. Over 130 gathered in attendance, leaving standing room only. The line up was great and presentations were very informative. After all was said and done, we decided to go quench our thirst and stretch our legs… and what...
Jan 05, 2011
Are you into non-relational database development? Want to get your hands dirty and increase your MongoDB development and administration skill level? (mt) Media Temple and 10Gen, the professional MongoDB company, are hosting a mini conference covering basic to more advanced MongoDB administration at the (mt) offices in Culver City. Mini Conference Overview Where: (mt) Media Temple...
Jan 04, 2011
Today, we’re proud to announce that Media Temple is one of the exclusive launch partners for VaultPress, the incredible backup and security service developed by Automattic, the creators of WordPress.com. Automattic has granted us access to a “Golden Ticket Machine” enabling us to offer all of our clients who are using WordPress access to the...
Dec 31, 2010
Hi, my name is Matt Jones and I’m on the Product Team here at (mt). I want to close out 2010 by making sure everyone who wants to stay informed about our (gs) Grid-Service has the latest information on the status of the platform. If you’re unfamiliar with the (gs), it is a cluster-based hosting...
Dec 30, 2010
We’ve just received word from our friends at WordPress that the latest release (v3.0.4) includes a critical security patch. WordPress recommends all users immediately update to the latest version to protect your sites from a vulnerability in WordPress’ “core HTML sanitization library.” Most (mt) users should be able to use the built in update utility...
Dec 28, 2010
We are very excited to announce the launch of ProCDN, the newest addition to the (mt) ProDev product line. As we mentioned when we launched (ve) Server, we are continuing to build out our advanced product lines and ProCDN is the latest offering built to satisfy the needs of our advanced and performance-minded users. ProCDN...
Dec 16, 2010
UPDATE: Winners have been announced! Star designer and type enthusiast, Elliot Jay Stocks continues his exploration of typography and its custodians in his 8 Faces Project. 8 Faces #2 hit the virtual shelves in November and like Volume 1, sold out rapidly. (mt) sponsors 8 Faces because of the project’s creative exploratory approach and to...
Dec 02, 2010
The name ‘Andy Clarke’ means many things to the studied web designer. Engaging Speaker Snappy Dresser CSS3 and HTML5 Champion In 2011, the name ‘Andy Clarke’ will call to mind a new phrase: Hardboiled Web Design. Hardboiled Web Design is Andy’s latest book and it challenges you, the designer, to create with conviction using CSS3...
Nov 30, 2010
Is it mobile? Is it Flash? What happened to animated gifs? Last week, you saw part one of our talks with the FOWD speakers, where we talked HTML5, CSS3 and web fonts. In part two the speakers dive into their feelings on what’s dead on the web and their own visions for the future of...
Nov 24, 2010
The (mt) events team made our annual FOWD pilgrimage to NYC this month to be inspired by the excellent speakers and chat with our East Coast clientele. As always our friends and partners on team Carsonified continue to push quality content to the hungry web design masses. Popular topics this year included CSS3/HTML 5 usage,...
Nov 12, 2010
Production of 8 Faces #2 is wrapping up and the pre-sales have begun! 8 Faces is a new publication for typographic lovers including designer interviews, font reviews and gorgeous page layouts inspired by one simple question. “If you could only use eight typefaces for the rest of your life, which would you choose?” 8 Faces...
Nov 10, 2010
Today we deployed an enhancement to our domain name registration system that enables some new and exciting capabilities for our users. First is is the ability for new customers to purchase domain names independent of a hosting account. The second is a new domain partner system, built to enable 3rd-party web services to simplify their...
Nov 09, 2010
Last week, the (mt) crew headed to Santa Monica for the 3rd Socal DevOps Meetup at McCabe’s Bar in Santa Monica, CA to catch up with some of the best and brightest DevOps pros LA has to offer. DevOps is the job no-one can define without heated discussion while being one of the most critical...
Oct 27, 2010
Cut and Paste, an event you could call the Iron Chef of global design competitions made its annual stop in Los Angeles at the historical Music Box at the Fonda theater in the heart of Hollywood. The (mt) Events team was out in force, sponsoring the open bar and watching some amazing 2D and 3D...
Oct 18, 2010
We have some good news to share with you. Back in August, we promised to build an elegant email subscription system and integrate it into the (mt) AccountCenter. This tool is now available for immediate use, offering you greater control over which messages you receive from (mt) Media Temple. Simply log in, navigate to the...
Oct 15, 2010
In late September the (mt) event team hit San Francisco for the what we consider one of today’s most relevant tech conferences – TechCrunch Disrupt. It was an exciting week, starting on the heels of “AngelGate” and ending with news of TechCrunch being acquired by AOL. We first hit the Disrupt Hackathon, where groups of...
Oct 13, 2010
We have some good news today for PHP users on the (gs) Grid-Service. Available for immediate use, (mt) Media Temple has released new and updated PHP versions. Coming soon, customers will have a new, simple method for dealing with PHP versions and updates. To use the new versions now, please see the wiki: http://mdtm.pl/dg7e5i. To...