Search results and dotcom domains

Hamilton Taylor · #1 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 19:11

Hi all,

I'm very happy because my site is on page 1 for 'beadmaking scotland' if I search the whole web (google).

But, if I search UK, my site is nowhere to be seen! This looks odd, but I'm guessing it's because I'm dotcom, not dotcodotuk. Am I right? If so, what can I do about it, if anything?

Thanks in advance,

Sean

Alvin · #2 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 19:44

Usuall problem is if the site is hosted abroad.?

yep looks like your hosting is in the land of cheese.?

Alvin

batface · #3 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Usuall problem is if the site is hosted abroad.?

yep looks like your hosting is in the land of cheese.?

Alvin

yeah, it's the physical location of the server you need to make sure is in the UK. Beware of companies that appear to be UK based but use servers elsewhere. 1and1 based in Slough but use German servers, for example.

Mick

RayB · #4 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 20:30

I agree with the above comments - move your hosting to uk servers. I'd go to Phil @ Openmind

Chubster · #5 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 20:36

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Originally Posted by RayB

I agree with the above comments - move your hosting to uk servers. I'd go to Phil @ Openmind

...Really ! I have .co.uk but hosted in the states...so I should move, does it really affect it that much. Thought www meant World Wide

RayB · #6 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 20:47

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Originally Posted by Chubster

...Really ! I have .co.uk but hosted in the states...so I should move, does it really affect it that much. Thought www meant World Wide

.co.uk is not affected by this issue as it's a country specific TLD.

It affects .com, .net, .org etc

Chubster · #7 (**permalink**) 24-04-2008, 20:49

Phew...I read this post and had one of those NOOOOOO moments. Cheers

Hamilton Taylor · #8 (**permalink**) 25-04-2008, 06:38

OK, if you won't, I will...

NOOOOOOOOO!!

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, int it? I was so chuffed with myself for following the ubiquitous advice to "get the dotcom domain if you can", but noone says "unless you're hosted outside the uk, in which case get the dotcodotuk domain", do they? Oh, no, that's a secret, that is...

Ho hum.

So, will moving the server adversely affect the seo I've done so far in any way, or will it just 'shift the emphasis'?

Thanks Ray for the Openminded tip...

Cheers,

Sean

SBP · #9 (**permalink**) 25-04-2008, 07:12

keep an eye on your SERPS and visitors from google when you move.

you'll likely drop a little on .com from non uk searchers but of course pick up traffic from .co.uk

Alvin · #10 (**permalink**) 25-04-2008, 08:12

Have moved 2 major sites one from Canadian server to UK,and seen no change in rankings.

Alvin