Cloudflare Performance
and Caching Setup

Cloudflare can make a site dramatically faster or slow it to a crawl depending on how it is configured. We audit your client’s Cloudflare settings and tune caching, performance rules, and evaluate features like Rocket Loader so the CDN is actually helping.

What we audit and configure.

Every setting that affects how fast your client’s site loads from Cloudflare’s edge, reviewed and tuned.

Cache Configuration
Cache rules set up correctly so static assets are served from Cloudflare’s edge, not hitting your origin every time.
Cache Purging and Bypass Rules
Bypass rules set for admin areas and dynamic pages so caching does not break functionality.
Browser TTL and Expiry Rules
Browser cache expiry configured to reduce repeat requests and improve load times for returning visitors.
Rocket Loader
Rocket Loader is an on/off setting that helps some sites and breaks others. We test it against your client’s stack and set it correctly.
Speed Test Before and After
We run baseline and post config speed tests so you can show your client a measurable improvement.
Compression and Minification
Brotli compression, Auto Minify for HTML, CSS, and JS evaluated and enabled where they help without breaking anything.
Not sure if this covers your situation?
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What agency partners say about working with us.

"I run a full scale digital marketing agency and have been using Troy for over 10 years now. Whenever we run into server, email, high level tech or website issues, he is the guy that takes care of it for us."

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"As our agency grew, so did the support tickets! Troy has helped us handle DNS and firewall issues, random plugin conflicts, migrations, email authentication and more. R5 loves counting Troy as part of the team!"

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"Those moments I just love having Troy in my back pocket. When a client site is on fire and you have a timer ticking, knowing we can call someone who picks up and fixes it is everything."

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"Troy literally saved all my sites from an attack. His Cloudflare setup is the reason they survived. I cannot recommend him enough."

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Call us directly or submit a ticket and we’ll be on it fast.

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or submit a ticket anytime

Tickets are always monitored. For emergencies, calling is always the fastest path. Submit a ticket if you’re unsure if we can help.

Submit a Support Ticket

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll get back to you with a plan, usually same business day.

  • Describe the issue, site, client name, and what’s happening
  • We review and respond with next steps or a fix timeline
  • We handle it behind the scenes. Your client never knows
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Confidential. We never contact your clients directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cloudflare performance tuning.

Do I need a paid Cloudflare plan to get meaningful performance improvements?
No. The free plan includes caching, Rocket Loader, and browser TTL settings that can meaningfully improve load times. Paid plans unlock significantly more: Polish for automatic image compression, Mirage for mobile image optimization, advanced cache analytics, image resizing, additional Page Rules, and Argo Smart Routing. We tune whatever plan your client is on and tell you clearly where an upgrade would actually pay off.
Will you change settings that could break my client’s site?
We are careful with settings that commonly cause issues, like Rocket Loader on sites with certain JavaScript, or aggressive caching on sites with dynamic content. We test after each significant change and know which settings to approach with caution. If a change causes an issue, we roll it back immediately.
Can you help improve Core Web Vitals scores?
Sometimes, yes. Cloudflare tuning can contribute to Core Web Vitals through faster TTFB, caching, and compression, but it does not guarantee a score increase. Core Web Vitals depend on many factors outside Cloudflare’s scope, including server performance, image optimization, and how JavaScript is loaded. We will be upfront with you about what Cloudflare can realistically address and what needs to be fixed elsewhere.
Do you do a before and after comparison?
Yes. We run a baseline speed test before making changes so you can see the impact. We use tools like Cloudflare Analytics, GTmetrix, or PageSpeed Insights depending on what is most useful for the specific issue. You get a clear picture of what changed and why.
What if my client is already on Cloudflare but performance is still slow?
That usually means either the Cloudflare settings were never configured beyond the defaults, or the bottleneck is elsewhere such as a slow hosting server, unoptimized images, or heavy JavaScript. We audit the Cloudflare settings, identify what is not configured, fix it, and tell you clearly if the remaining slowness is outside Cloudflare’s scope.

Cloudflare should be making your site faster.

If your client’s site is on Cloudflare but still slow, the configuration is the problem. Book a session and we will fix it.

Performance
Cloudflare Performance Tuning

Cache rules, Rocket Loader, browser TTL, and Polish settings reviewed and set correctly so Cloudflare is actually speeding the site up, not getting in the way.

  • Cache rules, browser TTL, and bypass configuration
  • Rocket Loader evaluated and set correctly for the site
  • Speed test before and after with measurable results
  • Recommendations on what else can be improved
  • White label. Your client never knows we were involved

Per session, flat rate. Covers a single domain.

$97
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