A CDN’s main purpose is to store static content like videos, images, audio, CSS, HTML, and Javascript files across several geolocated servers for faster access to the end user. Specifically here are the top 10 reasons why a CDN works so well and how it can benefit any website.
1. Version Control
Version control allows content to be controlled and distributed between several servers, one change can be committed to one or all servers, this allows content to be consistant and kept up-to-date, for example posting a new entry on a blog will update on all servers so users have access to the content on the server closest to them.
2. Pre-Cache
Search engines use CDNs, like Google and Bing, to cache files. When users visit a site it gets cached, so if a user visits a website it will be cached in browser meaning a faster response times when entering the site.
3. Performance
Boost a site’s overall speed with a CDN. Users requesting content will grab data from their nearest server, faster loading pages means better traffic and conversions on potential clients.
4. Security
Setup a deterrent against threats like DDoS (Distributed-Denial of Service) attacks. One server being DDoSed will go down, but spreading content across several servers will help prevent a site from going down and keep users happy.
5. Scalability
Having servers worldwide means fast speeds and control over content, making websites scalable to meet user demands. When more and more users visit a site the demand for content may put a strain on the server it’s retrieving data from. With a CDN data can be controlled and distributed on several servers, catering to the needs of users.
6. Affordability
Most CDNs are pricey, and rightly so as running several servers can be costly, but with CDNify we offer affordable prices on a pay-as-go system. Add resources on the fly and manage it all from our control panel.
7. High Quantity of Users
Most browsers limit the number of concurrent connections to any one domain, meaning when a user tries to download more than a few files the server will restrict it. A CDN can double, triple, or quadruple the amount of connections meaning more traffic at any one time.
8. Setup
CDNify’s interface is very simple to use, setup is straightforward with plenty of tutorials on the site, and data is pay-as-you-go so it can be added on the fly, also you can have CDNify setup within minutes.
9. Availability
A CDN can be the backup a site needs, if there blackouts at one data centre, another server can take over and handle the load, allowing users access to content and provide an safety if data is lost.
10. Bandwidth
A CDN increases bandwidth delivery. Instead of one server handling requests, which could result in slow response times or users waiting to access content, a CDN can have multiple servers sharing the load and distributing data and redirecting listeners to utilise faster speeds.
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