Catégorie
3. Products & Services
Sous-catégorie
3.2. Value Chain Management
Stade
Pre-Seed
What is at stake?
Which web hosting provider is best suited to the startup's needs and responsibility objectives?
Why is it important?
The choice of a web hosting provider is crucial for the following reasons:
➡️ Sovereignty: Where are the data stored? What happens if the company closes or sells the data?
➡️ Security: How are the data secured by the hosting provider? Are there any previous security breaches?
➡️ Ecology: Are environmental considerations taken into account by the hosting provider, and how?
3 key steps to take action
1️⃣ Gather information about the key characteristics of the current hosting provider to understand its pros and cons.
2️⃣ Compare existing hosting providers online:
- Prefer data centers in France as they are generally less energy-intensive, especially if your users are in mainland France. This will also lead to better data privacy compliance (GDPR).
- Inquire about hosting providers' commitments, such as:
- Cooling systems.
- Use of renewable energy.
- Reuse of produced heat.
3️⃣ Plan the migration to the chosen hosting provider.
📚 Resources and further reading
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📖 Understanding (and Switching to) Green Web Hosting for Your Website (Carbo, 2022)
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