08-03-2006, 04:29 PM
I doubt that server location affects SERP, unless you are talking about regional search engines. In general, its a good idea to choose a server which is close to your target audiance. If most of your visitors come from the States, then get a US server; if most of them come from the UK, then get a server in the UK. Likewise, if your audiance is asian, get an asian server. Depending on what type of contet you have on your site, and how much transfer each user is expected to use, this makes the speed faster for the users.
I am not sure whether the US is more competent in handling support issues. I would expect BIG companies anywhere to be at least somewhat competent. Also, some companies offer serevrs in other countries (such as british companies offering american or new zealand servers).
I am not sure whether the US is more competent in handling support issues. I would expect BIG companies anywhere to be at least somewhat competent. Also, some companies offer serevrs in other countries (such as british companies offering american or new zealand servers).