Cloud & CDN

Content Delivery Networks for Global Reach Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) help websites reach users faster by placing copies of content near where people browse. With a global network of edge servers, CDNs reduce travel distance, balance load, and improve reliability for visitors in different regions. They are especially useful for sites that serve images, videos, scripts, and software downloads. How they work: when a user requests a file, the CDN serves it from the closest edge node if a copy is cached. If not, the edge node fetches it from your origin server, caches it for a defined time, and serves it to subsequent users. Cache rules and headers control freshness, while purge tools let you invalidate a change quickly. Many CDNs also offer edge computing features, so small programs can run near the user to personalize content without touching your origin. ...

Content Delivery Networks: Speeding Up Global Websites Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) place copies of your site’s static assets on servers around the world. When a visitor loads your page, the CDN serves images, stylesheets, and scripts from the nearest location, reducing travel distance and latency. This simple change can dramatically improve page load times for users in different regions. CDNs also help you handle traffic spikes, offload work from your origin server, and provide better reliability. If one region has a problem, requests can be served from another edge location while the issue is fixed. For many sites, a CDN is a practical first step toward faster, more stable delivery. ...

Content Delivery Networks: Speeding Up Global Access Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) place copies of your site’s static content on edge servers around the world. This lets users fetch images, scripts, and styles from a nearby location, rather than the main origin server halfway across the globe. The result is faster page loads and a smoother experience for visitors on different networks and devices. The system also helps pages stay available during traffic spikes. ...

CDN Strategies for Global Performance A fast website reaches users wherever they are. A well-designed CDN moves content closer to the viewer, reducing round trips and building resilience. This guide shares practical CDN strategies that help global audiences perform well, while keeping setup simple. Key factors fall into three areas: network reach, routing and cache behavior, and how you handle dynamic content and security at the edge. Start by mapping where your users live, then pick options that fit those regions. ...