Cloudflare

Cloudflare is enterprise-grade infrastructure that powers somewhere between 10-20% of the internet. It's not a startup—it's the same system major companies rely on for DNS, CDN, and security.

Why Cloudflare Matters

Most people think of Cloudflare as "that free SSL thing," but it does a lot more:

• DNS Management — World's fastest DNS resolver, changes propagate quickly
• CDN — Edge locations worldwide for faster load times
• DDoS Protection — Unmatched denial-of-service protection, even on free plan
• SSL Certificates — Free HTTPS for every domain
• Domain Registration — Buy domains directly, often at cost

The Free Plan Is Legitimately Good

Unlike most "free tiers" that are basically demos, Cloudflare's free plan includes real features:

• Unlimited DNS queries
• DDoS protection
• Global CDN
• Free SSL certificates
• Basic analytics

By the time you need the $20/month Pro plan, you should be doing enough business that it's not a problem.

Cloudflare + HighLevel

If you're using HighLevel, Cloudflare is the recommended domain provider. HighLevel has a built-in wizard that auto-configures your DNS records when your domain is on Cloudflare—no manual A records or CNAMEs to mess with.

Client Management

For agencies managing multiple clients, Cloudflare makes organization easy:

• Multiple accounts under one login
• Multiple sites within each account
• Clear separation between projects

When to Use Cloudflare

• Domain registration — Buy new domains here instead of GoDaddy/Namecheap
• DNS management — Even if you bought the domain elsewhere, point nameservers to Cloudflare
• Website speed — CDN caches static assets at edge locations
• Security — DDoS protection and SSL without extra configuration