How a CDN Works (And When You Need One)
A CDN — or Content Delivery Network — is a global system of servers that delivers your site content from the closest location to your visitor. This speeds up load times, reduces server load, and helps your site stay fast under traffic spikes.
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What a CDN Does
- Distributes your content (images, scripts, videos) across multiple edge servers worldwide
- Delivers content from the server closest to the visitor’s location
- Protects against traffic overload and DDoS attacks
Instead of sending every visitor back to your main hosting server, a CDN reduces distance and delays.
Do You Need a CDN?
You’ll benefit most from a CDN if:
- Your audience is spread across different countries or continents
- You serve lots of media (images, videos, downloads)
- You want faster load times globally and better uptime during high-traffic periods
Recommended CDN Services
- Cloudflare – Easy to set up, includes free DDoS protection and SSL
- Bunny.net – Affordable and great for large file delivery
- StackPath – Performance-focused with easy WordPress integration
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How to Connect a CDN to Your Site
- Create an account with your chosen CDN provider
- Update your DNS to point to the CDN
- Install any required WordPress plugin or connect through your caching plugin
Need Help Setting Up a CDN?
If you want our help integrating a CDN with your Envosta-hosted site, email hello@envosta.com or open a support ticket. We’ll help you choose, configure, and test it for best performance.
