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Geek Certified Announces Host’s Pledge Inception, Continues to Promote Core Values

Posted by danman, 03-09-2005, 07:22 PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 3/9/2004 - Geek Certified, an independent organization promoting honesty, integrity, and trust in the hosting industry, announced this week that it has released the first ever “Host’s Pledge,” and the “Client’s Pledge.” The pledges, located at the site (http://www.geekcertified.com), are designed to be a means by which hosting clients and providers can communicate their willingness to be both respectful and fair on the internet. ”We want to create a gateway for web hosts to let their clients know that they are conscious about their business practices,” said Danny Garon, founder of the site. “In addition, we want to allow hosts to let their clients know that they require respectful and fair treatment.” Hosts who wish to participate in the host’s pledge may simply place a special logo on their site, linked to the pledge page (http://www.geekcertified.com/hosts_pledge.php) at Geek Certified “Hosting providers should feel proud to participate in this program because they are paving the way for the future of web hosting, built on honesty and trust,” said Garon. Companies may also wish to ask their clients to participate in the pledge, by asking clients to check a box upon signup next to the “client’s pledge” logo, and linking it to the client’s pledge page (http://www.geekcertified.com/client_pledge.php). “Hosts should know that a successful business relationship is a two way street, between a client and their hosting provider,” said Garon. “By asking clients to be respectful and understanding, hosts can enjoy a positive, professional relationship with the people they host.” Hosts do not need to be Geek Certified to participate in the pledge program, but it is encouraged. “Anybody can do this, you don’t have to be certified. Obviously certification is another step that hosts are encouraged to take, but it’s not required by us,” said Garon. For more information, visit http://www.geekcertified.com. About Geek Certified Founded in early 2004, Geek Certified (http://www.geekcertified.com) is an independent organization looking to promote three core values in the web hosting industry. The site prides itself on its ability to remain completely free to all users, supported solely by small advertisements and donations. In late 2004, the site was featured in an edition of Ping!Zine (http://www.pingzine.com) for its extraordinary contribution to the hosting industry. About The Hosts Pledge Adopted in early March 2005 by Geek Certified, the host’s pledge is a unique program designed to allow hosts to communicate with their clients that they respect the core values of web hosting. For more information, visit http://www.geekcertified.com/hosts_pledge.php About the Client’s Pledge Adopted in early March 2005 by Geek Certified, the client’s pledge is a unique program designed to allow hosts to ask their clients to treat them with fairness and respect. For more information, visit http://www.geekcertified.com/client_pledge.php

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