The Short Version
Why we reach for it.
A well-built site still needs solid infrastructure underneath it. Cloudflare handles the CDN, DNS and security layer so pages load fast globally and stay online under load or attack, without needing an infrastructure team on standby.
BEst fit when you're...
Custom-built sites needing CDN and DNS management
Teams who want DDoS and bot protection without extra headcount
Global audiences needing fast load times everywhere, not just one region
Pairing with frameworks like Astro or platforms like Vercel
CDN and performance
Domain and subdomain routing configured cleanly and kept reliable.
DNS management
Domain and subdomain routing configured cleanly and kept reliable.
Security and bot protection
DDoS mitigation and bot filtering that runs quietly without extra tooling.
SSL and certificates
SSL and certificates
Caching control
Fine-grained rules on what's cached and for how long, tuned to how the site is used.
Analytics and insight
A clear view of traffic, threats and performance, so problems surface before users notice.
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Our Reviews
Do we need Cloudflare if we're on Webflow?
Not usually. Webflow hosting already covers most of what Cloudflare provides. This is mainly for custom-built sites off the platform.
Is this only for huge, high-traffic sites?
No. Even a modest custom site benefits from faster loads, automatic HTTPS and basic protection. The value shows up as much in reliability as in raw scale.
Will it actually make our site faster?
Configured properly, yes. Serving cached content from the edge cuts the distance and work between a visitor and your pages, which is where a lot of load time hides.
What does it do when the site comes under attack?
It absorbs and filters malicious traffic at the network edge before it reaches your origin, so a DDoS or bot surge is far less likely to take the site down.
