Can the geographic location of a web server affect SEO?

This is a very common question in Webmaster’s World. Can the geographic location of a web server affect SEO?

Yes, it does. But it’s not the only factor for your ranking in a particular region. The ‘Google Guy’ Matt Cutts answers the factors that can impact your Geographical Targeting og your site.

The main factors he described are:

1. Geo Location of your Server (Mainly the country of assigned IP Address)
2. TLD or ccTLD or Subdomain
3. Your defined location at Google Webmaster Tools

View the video below to get the answers directly from him.

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