Choosing a CDN - Cloudflare or QUIC.cloud Print

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Are you looking to speed up your website and improve user experience? A Content Delivery Network (CDN) might be just what you need.

In this article, we’ll discuss two popular CDNs - Cloudflare and QUIC.cloud which we recommend for your Managed WordPress Hosting or cPanel Cloud Hosting plan and help you make an informed decision.

 

What is a CDN?

A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a network of servers located around the world, which work together to deliver web content, such as images and videos, to users more efficiently.

By storing copies of your site's content on these servers, a CDN reduces the distance between the user and the server, leading to faster loading times and a better user experience.

 

Cloudflare CDN

Cloudflare is one of the most popular CDN providers. It has a vast network of servers globally and is known for its reliability and security features. Cloudflare’s standard CDN service mainly caches static content like images, JavaScript (JS), and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Static content doesn't change often, so caching it at different locations helps in faster retrieval.

However, Cloudflare has introduced an upgraded service called Cloudflare APO (Automatic Platform Optimization), which supports Full Page Caching or Edge Caching for WordPress. This feature caches not just static content but the entire webpage, including HTML, which changes more frequently. The Cloudflare APO service costs $5/month.

Cloudflare is relatively easy to set up and get up and running. During setup, you will point your domain's nameservers to Cloudflare, and going forward, all DNS will be managed at Cloudflare's end. This can be a bonus for users who prefer not to deal with DNS settings.

We at NoFrillsCloud are a Cloudflare-friendly provider, and we recommend Cloudflare’s Free plan for users who want a hassle-free setup. The Free plan is good enough for most websites.

Check Out Cloudflare’s Free Plan

Learn How to Get Started with Cloudflare's Free Plan

 

QUIC.cloud CDN

QUIC.cloud is another CDN provider that is gaining popularity. Unlike Cloudflare’s standard CDN, QUIC.cloud offers Full Page Caching or Edge Caching right out of the box. This means that both static and dynamic content (such as HTML) are cached, which can significantly speed up performance for visitors worldwide, especially those further away from the server.

However, QUIC.cloud has more of a learning curve compared to Cloudflare, which might make the initial setup more challenging for beginners.

We’ve partnered with QUIC.cloud to give every website you host with NoFrillsCloud a significant CDN boost. This means you get up to 10x the traffic capacity of the basic QUIC.cloud plan automatically - ideal for dynamic WordPress and WooCommerce sites.

Check Out QUIC.cloud CDN Pricing

Learn How to Get Started with QUIC.cloud Onboarding

 

Summary

Choosing between Cloudflare and QUIC.cloud depends on your priorities. If you're looking for an easy setup and are mainly concerned with caching static content, Cloudflare’s Free plan might be the best choice. However, if you want Full Page Caching and are willing to invest some time in setting up, QUIC.cloud could be the better option.

Remember that as a NoFrillsCloud client, you have the added benefit of free $0.20/month Credits of CDN Quota with QUIC.cloud for every website.

Make your choice wisely and boost your website performance today!


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