Why Your Indian Website Needs a CDN
A CDN (Content Delivery Network) serves your website from servers closest to your users, reducing load times significantly.
How CDN Works
Without CDN: User in Mumbai requests data from US server (200ms+ latency)
With CDN: User in Mumbai gets data from Mumbai edge server (20ms latency)
Best CDNs for Indian Websites
| CDN | Free Tier | India PoPs | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Yes | Mumbai, Chennai | Most websites |
| Vercel Edge | Yes | Mumbai | Next.js sites |
| AWS CloudFront | Limited | Mumbai, Hyderabad | AWS users |
| BunnyCDN | No | Mumbai | Budget option |
What to Put on CDN
- Images and media files
- CSS and JavaScript files
- Fonts and icon files
- API responses (with short cache)
- HTML pages (for static sites)
Setup Steps (Cloudflare)
- Sign up for free Cloudflare account
- Add your domain to Cloudflare
- Update nameservers at your domain registrar
- Configure caching rules
- Enable auto-minification
Expected Results
- 40-60% faster page loads for Indian users
- Reduced server load by 50%+
- DDoS protection included
- Free SSL certificate
Get a CDN-optimized website built for fast performance in India.