Concern for the environment likely isn’t high up on your list of priorities when shopping for a web host. However, with more than eight million data centers worldwide, hosting now accounts for 2% of the world’s carbon emissions. So maybe environmental impact should be a part of your priorities when shopping for a web hosting provider.
In that case, you’ll want to look for a provider that’s not only carbon neutral but carbon reducing. A web hosting company that meets these criteria is GreenGeeks.
GreenGeeks is an eco-friendly web host that invests three times the amount of amperage they pull from the grid in the form of renewable energy through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation.
While environmental responsibility is great, hosting quality is also essential. Therefore, this review asks the question, is GreenGeeks easy to use?
The short answer is yes. However, rather than taking our word for it, we’re going to break down the factors that make GreenGeeks a web host that is not only “green” but user friendly.
Account Setup
Ideally, you want your new hosting account setup to be as easy as possible. GreenGeeks facilitates this by having a straightforward method of getting users started. All you have to do to begin is select your preferred plan, register a free domain, and enter your contact information. Then you enter your payment details and wait to have your account activated. Once your account is activated, the next steps are laid out for you clearly in a welcome email. This email will direct you to the web account console. This console is laid out clearly with your new hosting plan listed at the top of the page, followed by clear links to manage your account, launch cPanel, or open a support ticket. In this way, everyone, no matter their level of technical acumen, will be able to get started.
The User Interface
GreenGeeks uses seamless cPanel integration to manage your hosting account and your website. cPanel is widely known for being intuitive and organized, making it easy for users of all levels to navigate the user interface. The GreenGeeks cPanel comes with a site builder and theme installer for users who are using the integrated website builder. It also features Softaculous, a one-click installer, and video tutorials to teach users everything there is to know about hosting. You can also find all the apps by navigating through the control panel or using the search bar. Additionally, you can open support tickets directly from the cPanel.
Site Creation
GreenGeeks’ cPanel comes with the SitePad website builder. SitePad is a drag-and-drop website builder that anyone can use to create a website quickly and easily. Inside the cPanel, you will see a selection of SitePad themes that you can click on to get started, or you can launch the full builder. GreenGeeks doesn’t limit the size of your site, so you can add a limitless number of web pages, images, and site elements to make your ideal website.
Free Site Migration Services
Moving to a new hosting company can be a hassle, especially if you’re not technically inclined. GreenGeeks makes site migration easy by offering to transfer your site for free. This means that you don’t have to worry about any of the technicalities involved in moving your site from your old host to GreenGeeks. GreenGeeks can transfer from cPanel, Helm, Plesk, and most other control panels. Additionally, if you have multiple sites under a single control panel, GreenGeeks can migrate them all.
Customer Support
When you run into a problem or have a question, you want fast customer support. Good customer support will make your hosting experience so much easier. GreenGeeks offers 24/7/365 live chat support. This ensures that it will be easy for you to get your question or problem solved. Additionally, they have a library of knowledgeable articles to help you if you prefer to solve your own questions.
Conclusion
GreenGeeks is an eco-friendly web hosting provider. Therefore, if you have environmental concerns, this is the ideal host for you. In addition to being carbon-reducing, GreenGeeks’ hosting platform offers a number of user-friendly elements. These include simple account setup and cPanel integration. Additionally, they offer a drag-and-drop website builder, free website migration, and 24/7/365 customer support. It is for these reasons that we conclude that GreenGeeks is easy to use.
