Server location and targeting country specific google

Discussion in 'Google' started by race27, Jun 9, 2011.

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    I know in a Matt Cutts video he mentions it but has anyone seen and dramatic changes moving servers to a specific country when targeting that country.

    For example say you're seo'ing a site for Japan and want to rank on google.jp - how important is it that you also host in Japan as well as have a country specific URL
     
    race27, Jun 9, 2011 IP
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    joshuthomas Well-Known Member

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    Yes, That is true. This is called as Geotargeting and the search results show inclination to local domain TLDs and also hosting location from what i have learned.

    regards
    josh
     
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    simple007 Well-Known Member

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    does it apply to keyword targeting also ?
     
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    bogs Active Member

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    i think its a small factor.. your rankings still depends on the content of your site.. since that's what your visitors look into your site..
     
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    i completly agree with this.

    see where google.jp is hosted?
     
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    It is a small factor but one of value, it also helps to have a country domain, with country hosting for example .ca hosted in Canada shows better rank on Google.ca
     
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