Green Web Hosting in Somerset
High-performance hosting, 100% renewable energy.
At the heart of Teapot lies a steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability, with our headquarters located in the rolling fields of Somerset. Due to this dedication, our managed hosting solutions are underpinned by ISO 14001-certified, eco-friendly data centres, which operate on 100% renewable energy. This ensures that your servers and sites are powered in harmony with the environment.
Beyond energy sourcing, our innovative infrastructure boasts an impressive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.14, thanks to cutting-edge technologies and advanced energy-efficient systems.
Our dedication to a greener future is not limited to certifications and technology; it’s an ethos we live by. The service has strategically adopted advanced cooling technologies and has put in place an Environmental Management Plan focused on sustainable practices. As you collaborate with us, know that you’re choosing not only quality and efficiency but also a partner deeply committed to nurturing our planet.
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Hosting+
Our Hosting+ plan offers a proactive quarterly maintenance programme, which involves one of our WordPress developers actively updating all of your websites plugins, any associated theme as well as crucial updates to the WordPress platform itself. In addition to this we also offer unlimited bandwidth and 5GB of storage (disk space) for your websites content.
- 4 x Quarterly WordPress, theme and plugin updates*
- All security updates and patches
- Monarch security
- Wordfence security plugin
- 5GB disk storage space
- Dedicated IP with SSL included
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Daily site back ups taken
- Wordfence Plugin added to site for enhanced WordPress Security
Hosting
Our hosting is a subscription based service available on monthly payment or annually if you would prefer. There are two service levels which are robust enough for the majority of Wordpress websites. For those of you with hungrier websites you can simply bolt on to increase storage space or bandwidth capacity. Other alternatives for very busy sites, such as cloud servers are available on request.
- 3GB disk storage space
- Monarch security
- 40GB bandwidth
- Dedicated IP with SSL included
- Daily site back ups taken
Our green hosting services go beyond sustainability.
Sustainable web hosting solutions.
With environmental impact at the forefront of business innovation and the prevalence of accreditations like B Corp, it’s more important than ever to balance quality digital experiences with climate responsibility. Our web hosting is not only reliable and powerful but also environmentally conscious due to being powered entirely by renewable sources, significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
B Corp accreditation.
The increase in businesses seeking partnerships that have achieved B Corp accreditation means that a holistic approach to sustainability could increase profits. B Corp certifies that businesses meet high standards of social and environmental performance, as well as a commitment to ethical business practices. Considering impact at every level, including web hosting, improves the likelihood of achieving accreditation.
300M
tonnes of CO2 is produced by the internet every year.
3.7%
of global emissions come from the internet.
46%
of consumers look for sustainable brands.
Hosting done properly and sustainably.
We use generative AI to help monitor site performance, flag potential issues before they impact uptime, and identify ways to improve hosting efficiency. It allows us to be more proactive, using intelligent tools to spot trends in traffic, resource usage, and page load speeds. Combined with our fully sustainable infrastructure, Cyber Essentials accreditation, and Green Web Foundation approval, it means your WordPress site is not just fast and secure, but genuinely low impact too. AI brings the insight, but the thinking behind it is all Teapot.
What does impact mean to your work?
At Teapot, we are grounded in sustainability with environmental policies that prioritise waste reduction, recycling promotion, and the avoidance of non-essential travel. While our creative office promotes innovation and collaboration, hybrid working is a big part of who we are - it improves work-life balance for our team but also reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability.
FAQs
What makes good website hosting?
Good hosting should do more than simply keep your website online. It should be secure, scalable and proactively managed to help your site perform at its best. At Teapot, our hosting includes ongoing server maintenance, monitoring and support, so issues can often be identified and resolved before they impact your users. We also use a hosting infrastructure powered by renewable energy.
Why does hosting matter for website performance?
Hosting has a direct impact on site speed, uptime and overall user experience. Slow or underpowered hosting environments can lead to poor performance, which affects customer experience and can indirectly impact SEO rankings.
Can hosting affect SEO and AI optimisation?
Yes. Hosting plays an important role in website speed, uptime and overall user experience, all of which can influence SEO performance. A slow or unstable hosting environment can lead to longer load times and a poorer experience for users. At Teapot, our hosting environments are built to support fast, reliable performance to help websites run smoothly for both users and search engines.
What causes hosting performance issues?
One of the biggest issues is limited scalability. If a hosting environment cannot increase resources like CPU power or storage during busy periods, websites can become slow or unstable under higher traffic volumes.
What should businesses look for in a scalable hosting solution?
A good hosting setup should be able to grow alongside your business. That means flexibility in server resources, reliable support and the ability to adapt as traffic and demand increase. We can scale hosting environments based on your website’s needs, helping maintain performance during busy periods and future growth.
What’s included in managed hosting?
Managed hosting goes beyond simply storing your website online. It includes proactive maintenance, monitoring, updates and support to help keep your website secure and performing properly. We actively monitor the websites we host and can respond quickly if issues arise, reducing downtime and removing the day-to-day technical burden from your team.
Why is green hosting important?
Websites use more energy than many businesses realise, which is why sustainable hosting is becoming increasingly important. Teapot’s hosting uses infrastructure powered by renewable energy, helping businesses reduce environmental impact without compromising on speed, reliability or security.
What happens if my website goes down?
Website downtime can impact both user experience and revenue, so fast response times are essential. We’ll proactively monitor the websites we host and receive instant alerts if a site becomes unavailable, allowing us to investigate and respond quickly.
Why do businesses underinvest in hosting?
Hosting is often treated as a basic utility rather than a performance investment. Underpowered infrastructure can lead to slower websites, downtime and reduced customer trust, especially as traffic and business demands grow.
What’s the difference between hosting and website maintenance?
Hosting relates to the infrastructure that keeps a website online, while website maintenance focuses on updating and improving the website itself. Both are essential for performance, security and long-term reliability.
What’s the difference between hosting and a domain?
Your domain is your website address (for example, yourcompany.co.uk). Hosting is the infrastructure that stores your website and makes it accessible online. We manage hosting performance, security and uptime, while your domain remains under your ownership.
* Please note this does not include plugin licence renewals or PHP updates.