Chief Operating Officer

Imagine diving into your favourite game and having your character freeze mid-action, inputs lag, and frustration spike – every gamer’s worst nightmare.

Lilypad.gg, a UK-based Minecraft hosting provider known for excellent performance at an affordable price, knew this all too well. Their solution?

Partnering with Sparked Host to leverage the power of bare-metal infrastructure.

The Problem: Lag, Downtime, and Growth Constraints

Before switching to Sparked Host, Lilypad faced a common industry challenge: finding a provider that consistently delivers high-quality hardware and a stable, secure network.

It is rare to find a provider that can consistently supply the best of hardware and network protection. This can lead to unexpected downtime or hardware failures that interrupt our customers’ experiences and hurt your reputation.

Their infrastructure needs became even more demanding with the release of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series and a fast-growing customer base, especially in regions like South America.

Sparked Host’s Infrastructure Solution

Sparked Host provided Lilypad with a fully optimized infrastructure stack that addressed performance, stability, and scalability.

High-Performance Hardware

When Ryzen 9000 launched, Sparked Host seamlessly handled hardware upgrades. A managed migration window allowed Lilypad to boost server performance without service interruption.

Players using modpacks with 100+ mods now enjoy smooth, lag-free experiences that were previously impossible.

Strategic Global Network

Lilypad's infrastructure was extended to Sparked Host’s Miami datacenter.

Sparked Host’s Miami point of presence offers excellent connectivity to most of North, Central, and South America.

Thanks to this, player communities in Brazil, Mexico, and other South American countries saw massive latency improvements, unlocking a new demographic for Lilypad.

Seamless Scalability

We saw large and fast uptake in our Florida location, which required us to scale quickly. Sparked Host deployed new infrastructure efficiently, allowing us to continue selling new servers and meeting demand.

The flexibility to scale rapidly without sacrificing stability or support enabled Lilypad to keep pace with explosive growth in key markets.

Reliable DDoS Protection

Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation is built into Sparked Host’s offerings, ensuring uptime even during targeted attacks.

This resilience is critical to Lilypad’s reputation and uninterrupted service delivery.

Hands-On Support

Sparked Host’s 24/7 support team provides fast, knowledgeable assistance — from hardware upgrades to diagnostics.

When we’ve inevitably run into hardware issues, Sparked Host has been quick to diagnose and repair them, which keeps our downtime at a minimum.

Results: Scalable, Reliable, and Player-Approved

Switching to Sparked Host brought measurable improvements:

  • Sub-10ms latency even with 100+ concurrent players

  • 99.9%+ uptime, leading to improved player retention and confidence

  • Lag-free support for large modded servers

  • Expanded player base across the Americas

  • User Rating: 4.9/5 – Excellent

Best hosting experience I’ve had. Zero lag even with dozens of mods.

Hardware is top notch; performance is always excellent.

Servers are super fast, stable, and affordable. Can’t recommend enough.

Why Sparked Host?

  • Affordable bare-metal hosting without compromising on quality

  • Strategic locations that improve latency and unlock new markets

  • Real partnership with proactive support and fast scaling

  • Infrastructure that grows with you

I truly believe that if you’re looking for a solid bare-metal hosting solution, you will be more than satisfied with what they can provide. I look forward to continuing our relationship as we scale together.

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