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We’re creating a “Startup toolbox”. What apps should go in it?

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Re: We’re creating a “Startup toolbox”. What apps should go in it?

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Post by cj »

If you recommend MediaTemple add a disclaimer to stay away from (gs). Their dv service is alright, but gs has terrible performance. I tweeted a few weeks ago that I was switching away from MT (gs) and their twitter support DM'd me admitting that gs "sucks" as they tried to sell me on their DV package.

I'm sure many people here would recommend Linode, Slicehost, or Heroku as competent alternatives.

Re: We’re creating a “Startup toolbox”. What apps should go in it?

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Post by maguay »

Why MediaTemple specifically? Is there something they provide more/better than other hosts to make them so much more popular among webdevs and creatives? I've tried to figure out how people justify their higher price relative to other hosts like Dreamhost on the simple hosting end to VPS.net on the hither end...

I'd really be interested in any insight any MediaTemple users have!

Edit: I should mention that I recently purchased a domain from MediaTemple because currently you can registe one .com for $5. Otherwise, though, I'm currently using Dreamhost for site hosting and my other domain registrations. I'd really like to know what more they truly offer for hosting!

Re: We’re creating a “Startup toolbox”. What apps should go in it?

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Post by onteria »

> Mockups: Photoshop (or Pixelmator for really tight budgets)

Only thing with Pixelmator is it's Mac only (unless I missed fine print somewhere). You might not have Macs laying around if you're on a really tight budget. Gimp might be good to throw out there since it's free and works on multiple platforms.

Re: We’re creating a “Startup toolbox”. What apps should go in it?

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Post by amock »

edw519 wrote: post #12

The Hacker's Diet: http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/ If you don't take care of yourself, nothing else in your toolbox matters.

Not only that, but it's good practice for the methodology you should be using when developing your product. Constantly measure and keep track of your results so you can see what's working and what isn't. Keep track of trends and don't overreact to short term changes.

Re: We’re creating a “Startup toolbox”. What apps should go in it?

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Post by jerhinesmith »

maguay wrote: post #14

Why MediaTemple specifically? Is there something they provide more/better than other hosts to make them so much more popular among webdevs and creatives? I've tried to figure out how people justify their higher price relative to other hosts like Dreamhost on the simple hosting end to VPS.net on the hither end... I'd really be interested in any insight any MediaTemple users have! Edit: I should mention that I recently…

I was wondering the same thing. I've used Linode in the past and been very happy, but I also feel like I have a lot to learn when it comes to "proper" server administration. Does MediaTemple alleviate any of that (ala Heroku)? Or is it just another VPS host with a good reputation?

I'm genuinely curious!

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