What this problem is
You want faster global delivery of images/CSS/JS and reduced load on your hosting.
Why it helps
- Serves static assets from edge locations
- Reduces bandwidth and requests to origin
- Can add DDoS/WAF protection
Prerequisites
- CDN account (Cloudflare or similar)
- DNS control for your domain
Diagnosis
Identify which assets are slow and confirm your origin is stable before adding a CDN.
Detailed steps
Step 1) Point DNS through the CDN
Change nameservers or create proxy DNS records depending on the provider.
Step 2) Configure caching rules
- Cache static assets aggressively
- Do not cache wp-admin and dynamic endpoints
Step 3) Configure SSL mode
Use Full/Strict SSL where possible and ensure origin has a valid certificate.
Step 4) Purge and verify
Purge cache and confirm assets are served from the CDN (headers or provider tools).
Expected results
- Faster static asset delivery and reduced origin load
What to do if it fails
- If you see redirect loops or mixed content, verify SSL settings and WordPress site URLs
Best practices
- Document CDN rules and purge cache after deployments/URL changes