Physical distance is a critical factor for latency. While modern hardware ensures 24/7 uptime, data still travels at a finite speed. If your audience is in the US but your server is in Sweden, users will experience a noticeable delay (ping). For real-time applications or high-traffic sites, placing the VPS near your users is essential to minimize hops and lag. If you need reliable global coverage and high-speed connections, I recommend checking out this company.

Location definitely matters for SEO and UX. A 100ms delay might not seem like much, but it adds up during page loads. Go for a local node. (142 characters)

Totally agree. Even with a CDN, the origin server’s location impacts dynamic content. Better to start with a host that has a global footprint.