10-22-2009, 05:26 PM
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Green Web Hosting?
What are your thoughts on Green Web Hosting companies, because I myself have setup a small business providing green web hosting for an affordable price, but just wanted to know what ways of advertising I should use, and whether you are bothered about whether it helps the planet or not.
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10-22-2009, 05:46 PM
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I don't necessarily look specifically for 'green' web hosting. However, if my provider is 'green' then I guess it can be considered a nice plus. 
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10-22-2009, 05:55 PM
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Junior Guru Wannabe
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Are they truly "green" though? Most companies say they are green but what they are really doing is offsetting their energy use by buying wind certificates or credits. They aren't truly wind powered. Does that make them green?
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10-22-2009, 05:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Underrated_Admin
Are they truly "green" though? Most companies say they are green but what they are really doing is offsetting their energy use by buying wind certificates or credits. They aren't truly wind powered. Does that make them green?
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It still contributes to the cause in my opinion.
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10-22-2009, 06:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by igxhost
It still contributes to the cause in my opinion.
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I agree - Every little bit counts!
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10-22-2009, 08:00 PM
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I could relate with igxhost, I never make it as a requirement for a host to be green or even just I thought of trying to look for one, but if one happens to be then it's a plus and would make me feel better choosing them over the others.
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10-25-2009, 07:56 PM
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good questions. Host gator says they offer Green Hosting, they show wind turbines. So are you saying that they may only have the certificate and not really wind turbines?
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10-25-2009, 08:00 PM
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I do everything I can to promote eco green anything. I have to believe that every little bit helps.
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10-25-2009, 08:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zippey
good questions. Host gator says they offer Green Hosting, they show wind turbines. So are you saying that they may only have the certificate and not really wind turbines?
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wondering the same.
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10-25-2009, 08:26 PM
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It seems the world is going green nowadays. I think things that are 'green' in everyday products is big, but i do not think it has quite catched on with web hosting and i don't think it will. I look for many things in hosting providers and weather they are 'green' or not is on the bottom of my list.
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10-26-2009, 03:31 AM
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the real mean going green?
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10-26-2009, 05:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zippey
I do everything I can to promote eco green anything. I have to believe that every little bit helps.
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right every bit count
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11-10-2009, 04:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zippey
I do everything I can to promote eco green anything. I have to believe that every little bit helps.
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yeah that's actually true. im with you.
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11-10-2009, 08:03 AM
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In the UK I wonder if it would be possible to run your data with http://www.ecotricity.co.uk/ as your power supplier. That would in theory make you one of the greenest hosts - they spend as much of your bill as possible on building wind farms and all that kind of thing Something to think about for anyone in the UK perhaps?
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11-10-2009, 11:23 AM
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I'm with the others. Green services aren't a requirement of mine. However if both providers are offering the same level of service and product, and one is providing green services I would consider them over the provider that is not.
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