Does changing servers affect SERPS?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by mikebrad0927, Aug 15, 2006.

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    I have a brand new site (about a month) that is getting decent rankings in google. Problem is, I'm not happy with where it's hosted. I have a reseller account at hostgator and want to move it there, will this affect my serps at all?

    Both servers are in the US, not sure if that matters or not.
     
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    zokiii Peon

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    It can only affect local searches, I'm talking about google.co.uk, google.hr, google.si because of location of server (IP)

    On global searches it can't effect rankings ;)
     
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    drhyperlaur Well-Known Member

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    as both servers are in the same country you shouldn't worry about it
     
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    dct Finder of cool gadgets

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    When I've moved servers in the past I've never noticed any loss of rankings, keeping the servers in the same country shouldn't harm any local SERPS.
     
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    For the long term, I have to move servers, so I have no choice. thanks a bunch for the replies, rep for all. I'll start a new thread in a few months to let everone know how it went.

    slightly off topic:
    godaddy sucks a lot. they seem to be fine for basic sites but I need more access and a more reliable database
    </rant>
     
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