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## Web Hosts

Local or International?

The advantage of dealing with local web hosts is the ease of dealing with them. You do not need to worry about time difference calculations or long-distance phone charges. 
 
However, do keep in mind the targeted audience of your website. Where are most of your visitors located? 
 
Say, if your target audience is North America, choosing a web host based in Canada or USA has the advantage of faster access for your visitors.