Quick CDN Startup Guide - 15 Minutes to Faster Website

Make your website 3x faster in just 15 minutes. Complete step-by-step CDN setup guide that anyone can follow, even complete beginners.

What You'll Need

• Website access with cPanel / WordPress admin panel
• 15-20min of time

That's it! No coding or technical knowledge required.

Step 1: Sign Up for BunnyCDN

Time needed: 3 minutes

Get $5 free credit that covers 2-6 months for most small websites. Follow these exact steps:

1. Visit BunnyCDN and Click "Try for FREE"

   First of all, click on this link to visit BunnyCDN and click the "Try for FREE" button on the homepage.

   

2. Sign Up and Verify Email

   Fill out the registration form with your email and password. Check your inbox and click the verification link to activate your account.

   

3. Go to Billing Section

   In your dashboard, click "Billing" in the sidebar to access billing settings.

   

4. Add Billing Information

   Complete your billing details (required but you won't be charged):

   • Full name and address
   • Email confirmation

   As we already have a verified account, we're skipping this step!

5. Enter Promo Code "TheWPX"

   Find the "Enter Promo Code" field and type TheWPX exactly. Click "Apply" to activate your $5 credit.

   

Done! Your account now has $5 free credit and you're ready for Step 2.

Step 2: Create Your CDN Zone

Time needed: 2 minutes

BunnyCDN makes this super easy:

BunnyCDN automatically tests your site and sets everything up.

Step 3: Connect CDN to Your Website

Choose your setup method:

For WordPress Sites (Easiest)

Time: 5 minutes

WordPress makes this super simple:

1. Install plugin: Search "BunnyCDN" in WordPress plugins or click here to download the plugin from WordPress repository.
2. Enter these details:
   • CDN URL: https://yoursite-cdn.b-cdn.net
   • Zone ID: Copy from BunnyCDN dashboard
   • API Key: Get from Account Settings
3. Toggle "On" and you're done!
4. Test: Visit your site - images should load from CDN

For Other Websites (Manual)

Time: 10 minutes

Just update your image URLs:

Before:

<img src="/images/photo.jpg" alt="Photo" />

After:

<img src="https://yoursite-cdn.b-cdn.net/images/photo.jpg" alt="Photo" />

Do this for all images, CSS background images, and other assets.

If you want, you can also add this CDN URL to your DNS settings, assign your domain to BunnyCDN, and create branded CDN URL like https://static.example.com.

Step 4: Test Your Setup

Time: 5 minutes

Make sure everything works perfectly:

Quick Test Checklist

• [ ] Website looks normal
• [ ] Right-click images → "Inspect" → URLs show CDN domain
• [ ] Test on mobile phone
• [ ] Run Google PageSpeed test

If you don't see improvements, check the troubleshooting section below.

Bonus: Enable Image Optimization

Time: 2 minutes | Cost: $9.50/month

For maximum speed, add automatic image optimization:

What it does:

• Compresses all images automatically
• Converts to WebP format (much smaller files)
• Optimizes differently for mobile vs desktop

Recommended settings:

Results: Images become 60-80% smaller with no visible quality loss.

What's Next?

Week 1: Fine-tuning

• Test all website features
• Adjust image quality if needed
• Set up caching rules

Month 1: Performance Check

• Compare PageSpeed scores
• Check Google Search Console
• Monitor costs and usage

Month 3+: Advanced Setup

• Multiple CDN zones for different content
• Video streaming (if needed)
• Enterprise features for high traffic

Most people are happy with basic setup and never need advanced features.

Ready to Get Started?

Your website can be 3x faster in the next 15 minutes.

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