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Bare Metal Servers vs. Virtual Machines

Updated on December 18, 2025 by BradM

Bare metal servers vs virtual machines is a choice between control and flexibility. Bare metal delivers predictable performance, isolation, and cost efficiency at scale. Virtual machines prioritize speed, scalability, and lower operational overhead. The smartest teams use both: deploying bare metal where performance protects revenue, and VMs where agility keeps teams moving fast.

Team Member Profile: Cody Pearson

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Jennifer Fan

Cody Pearson

Role: Developer II
Hometown: Loveland, Colorado
Been with InMotion Hosting since: 2021

How did you get started in the web hosting field?

I’ve always loved working with computers. I learned HTML and the basics of hosting by helping to maintain our school website when I was in high school. In college, I majored in Computer Information Systems, and my professor helped me arrange a summer internship where I learned PHP and JavaScript.

The Benefits of WordPress LMS Plugins

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Shay Bravo

As a CMS, WordPress has expanded the world of website building and management. Similarly, Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide tools for educators and learners to get access to classes, quizzes, and certifications online.

10 Crucial eCommerce KPIs (And What They Tell You About Your Business)

Updated on April 7, 2025 by Carrie Smaha

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are crucial for monitoring your business’ progress and achieving your goals; eCommerce KPIs can tell you a lot about how your business is performing and what you need to do to improve things.

Why Use Laravel? Understanding the Benefits of the Framework

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Derrell

Introduction

Laravel, a prominent free and open-source PHP framework, has been making waves in the web development world since its first release in 2011. Let’s delve deeper into the core benefits of using Laravel for your web projects.

What is a Hypervisor?

Updated on January 7, 2026 by BradM

A hypervisor, also known as a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), is a software or firmware layer that enables the virtualization of physical computer hardware. Its primary function is to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host. These virtual machines act as independent, isolated instances, each running its own operating system and applications.

InMotion Hosting Elevates European Presence with Expanded Hosting Services

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Jennifer Fan

InMotion Hosting’s full suite of web hosting services is now available from their European data center, marking a significant milestone in the growth of our services.

As an esteemed pioneer in premium web hosting, InMotion Hosting’s complete array of offerings now finds its home in the newly established European data center.

WordCamp US 2023 Recap

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Shay Bravo

This past August, InMotion Hosting sponsored and attended WordCamp US 2023 to showcase its new cutting-edge Managed WordPress Hosting solution. The flagship WordPress conference took place in National Harbor, Maryland from August 24 through August 26. With a long-standing commitment to supporting the WordPress community, InMotion Hosting set out to connect with WordPress enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders.

InMotion Hosting Launches New Minecraft Servers

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Jennifer Fan

Attention all Minecraft players! Are you looking for a reliable and affordable way to host your own gaming server? Look no further than InMotion Hosting’s new Minecraft Servers.

InMotion Hosting now offers new Minecraft Servers for gamers and gaming communities. These servers are an easy and affordable hosting solution for Minecraft players who want to customize their gameplay and connect with other players.

3 Ways Bare Metal Servers Improve Security

Updated on August 27, 2024 by BradM

In an era dominated by digitization and interconnectedness, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Organizations of all sizes are under constant threat from cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities. As a response to these challenges, the concept of bare metal servers has gained prominence as a way to bolster security measures. In this article, we take a closer look at

What is a Bare Metal Server? Pros and Cons

Updated on January 28, 2026 by BradM

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Most hosting providers won’t tell you this because bare metal and dedicated servers are often the exact same hardware—the real difference lies in who controls your server. While competitors perpetuate costly myths about superior specs and flexible billing, the actual choice determines whether you’ll need a full IT team or can rely on expert management for your mission-critical infrastructure.

InMotion Hosting Launches New High-Performance WordPress Hosting

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Carrie Smaha

InMotion Hosting’s next generation of cloud WordPress Hosting plans run on high-performance virtual private servers.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA – August 14, 2023 — InMotion Hosting announced today the launch of its new cloud WordPress hosting plans and server management platform, Platform InMotion. From a single dashboard, users can create, manage, and deploy websites to a high-performance VPS optimized for WordPress. The launch of this product continues the commitment that InMotion Hosting has made to develop products that enhance the end user’s experience.

How to Start Your Career as a Web Developer and Succeed in the Digital World

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Carrie Smaha

Web development is an in-demand and popular skill in today’s digital age. The field provides several career opportunities and an incredible potential for growth. However, you must hone your coding abilities if you want to succeed as a web developer. But the challenge is that

What is Magento eCommerce?

Updated on February 29, 2024 by Carrie Smaha

Do you find yourself wanting to establish your own online business powered by transactions? As you begin your research into a suitable eCommerce solution, you will find Magento on many of these lists. Magento excels with its native eCommerce features like product inventory, shopping carts, and receipts. It also has full website publishing capabilities, so you can have pages and blog posts to educate and promote your business and its products.

cPanel vs. Platform i WordPress Hosting

Updated on May 13, 2025 by Shay Bravo

cPanel vs. Platform InMotion WordPress Hosting

Control panels come in all shapes and sizes in the web hosting world, and while their tools are often similar, each has their own following for a variety of reasons.

In this article we will compare two control panels offered by InMotion Hosting for managing WordPress installations: cPanel and our latest product, Platform InMotion for WordPress VPS hosting.