How can I measure the impact of CDN on my WordPress site?

To measure CDN effectiveness on your WordPress site, use these methods:

  • Speed Testing Tools:
    • GTmetrix for comprehensive performance reports
    • Pingdom for global response times
    • Google PageSpeed Insights for mobile and desktop metrics
  • Analytics Tracking:
    • Monitor bounce rates
    • Track page load times
    • Analyze user behavior metrics

Key metrics to monitor include:

  • Time to First Byte (TTFB)
  • Full page load time
  • Geographic response times
  • Cache hit ratio
  • Bandwidth usage

Compare these metrics before and after CDN implementation to evaluate performance improvements.