Primary Disadvantages of Selecting UK Web Hosting
When you choose a UK web hosting site with a physical location in the UK, the main disadvantage that you will face will be the cost. The cost of UK services is much more expensive than services obtained from the US. The exchange rate can be a monster especially because things just cost more in the UK. If you want quality services in the UK, you have to pay for it.
Another difference, which can be detrimental dependent upon what your site does, is that servers located in the UK are subject to UK laws instead of the more lenient US laws. These laws primarily differ in security measures. Make sure to do some homework to determine what, if any, legal troubles may result from the content on your site.
These may not be disadvantages to you, especially if you are hosting an “above-board” company and you prefer local services instead of one from out of the country. Therefore, you need to look carefully at what you want to pay for and where you will be targeting your audience.