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At a minimum, a CDN automatically caches and serves content from multiple servers globally.

• Demiurge 12y ago
  Is it worth it if you have a US specific website that doesn't get that many users (~3 sessions at once)? Also, another website I administer has a lot of user uploaded content that's constantly changing. I've not dealt with a CDN before, so I don't know how CDN helps with that? I think only a fraction of the data is static in this case. PS Why the hell would someone downmod my honest question?
  • numbsafari 12y ago
    Not sure about the down mod, but I think the point of the OP is to address projects that have the goal of driving a "startup" business. In addition, with mobile, getting rid of any network latency you can is going to help. In general, though, I think you are right to ask the fundamental question. That said, it's something a lot of people end up needing anyway and it helps if you design for it up front. tl;dr - If you're building a low-volume site, the OP probably doesn't apply to you.
    • Demiurge 12y ago
      That makes sense, thanks :)