Does geographic location matter?
Well if speed is _REALLY_ an issue, and if there is a host you like in Denver, then go for it.
But other then that you'll hardly be able to tell a difference at all. Overseas does sometimes make it slower though...
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digilab posted this at 15:00 — 14th May 2000.
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I am setting up a local community website and want to know wether i should limit my search for a host to the area where all my surfers will live(denver, CO)
I will be showing some quicktime videos
Thanks
peter
digilab posted this at 13:34 — 15th May 2000.
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thanks nitsuj
have a great day
Anonymous posted this at 17:29 — 15th May 2000.
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Finding a host with a well-connected network (multiple backbones) is the key. As Justin said using a host located in another country is more noticeable then a host on the east or west cost of the United States.
If your site is the “Denver Colorado QuickTime Archive” and 50% or more of your visitors are going to be from the immediate area, then look into a local host. Otherwise just find a US company with a redundant connection.
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Brooke posted this at 17:50 — 15th May 2000.
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I am from Denver and I have two hosts for sure that you can check out.
www.pcisys.net www.rmi.net
I use pci - smaller but I have never had a problem with them. RMI is used before and wasn't thrilled with them - but they were going through some growing pains. You might find you like them now.
Brooke
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Ted posted this at 00:25 — 16th May 2000.
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Depending on your content, you may want to go with a local host too, for that local flair.
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