If you need a dedicated server...check this out.

I had to post this for anyone who is looking to get a dedicated or virtual private server to be able to handle significant traffic. I have been using Godaddy shared hosting accounts for years, and that works fine for sites that just receive a small amount of traffic (I know a lot of people hate Godaddy...but I've never had any problems with them).

However, recently I have reached a point where I need a powerful server to be able to handle serious traffic and serious traffic spikes. I spent a whole day researching and checking out different companies, comparing their server options and prices. Amazon has something called Amazon EC2, which looks awesome, but also looks way too complicated for me to figure out. If you are highly skilled and wouldn't need support, that would be a great option.

Long story short, I went with a company called WiredTree (at wiredtree.com). I couldn't find anyone who beat their prices and offered so much for the price (not even hostgator). They have month to month options with no contracts, and discounts if you pay upfront for a longer time period. I had some trouble getting my site copied over to their server, and their customer support is absolutely top notch - amazing.

Of course they offer 24/7 support by phone and through email - and their email support is just lightning fast. You can upgrade your server options very quickly if you find that you need to. They also have something called "Lightspeed" which helps increase your server capabilities, and they can help you set up a "cache" system that will increase your capabilities and load times even more. I didn't quite understand it all...but they will walk you through it.

I am not an affiliate for this company and have absolutely nothing to gain by posting this, but I wanted to post this here for anyone who is looking for a dedicated server. Give them a call and check them out. If you decide to go with them...you might also ask if they have any coupon codes available for new customers.