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Problems with Hosting and Servers

If your site is hosted on a server with various other URLs, Google may ding your rankings. It is now recommended that you have your very own dedicated server, so as not to be affected by the mistakes others make.

Ensure your caching and compression tools are in top shape, with adequately fast response times. Most importantly, monitor your site's stability and note any significant downtime; if you're down for more than 24 hours, search engines will notice and likely penalize you. Stability is critical.

my motto is "Keep it simple" and "don't leave anything for tomorrow that can be done today."

Regards Gerald Crawford

Stellenbosch South Africa
Cell: +27-0720390184 (mobile)
E-mail: gerald@webcraft.ws

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