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I’m always fascinated by how different knowledge areas can often intertwine in a way that no one would have thought of. Just a few days ago, while working on a website that allowed its users to send SMSs all over the world, I was faced with a commendable but rather unusual requirement from my client.

He wanted the production web server to be hosted on a reliable web-server (who doesn’t?) but he also wanted me to pick a 100% green one. Trying to identify a green web hosting service can be a rather challenging task,  especially when there are so many available nowadays and all of them promise they’re reliable, fast and, in this case, green.

Actually, it is a daunting task if you have to do it yourself, without harnessing the knowledge and experience from other users. That’s why the most reliable way to select a quality, eco-friendly web hosting service is to go to webhostinggeeks.com and check other user’s reviews.

Green hosting was scarce a few years ago. Nevertheless, this type of web hosting has come into the limelight in the recent days. There are a handful of companies who started off 100% green while others are gradually migrating their services to a totally green strategy. Even some of the most widely known providers have made the move to a more eco-friendly web hosting provisioning.

Many begin started small, by perhaps recycling waste paper and from there, taking more steps such as utilizing bio-fuel for heating purposes and adding heat-preservation measures to wall, rooftops and windows. This leads to the data centers where servers thrive off alternative sources such as wind, solar and geothermal energy. Some have went out and purchased RECs (Renewable Energy Credits), a certification which assures the company is using alternatives forms of power.

Anyways, regardless of whether you are looking to host your sites in a more eco-friendly hosting service, webhostinggeeks.com is the best site I know of that can help you narrow down your options when it comes to webhosting, thanks to its simple and clean service categories and the input from other users, an invaluable tool when assessing new services.