Cloudflare for WordPress: Settings That Improve Speed (and What to Avoid)

Baseline setup

• Add site to Cloudflare and update nameservers.
• Enable SSL mode that matches your origin.
• Turn on auto-minify carefully (test).

Caching strategy

• Cache static assets aggressively.
• Use page rules/cache rules for logged-out users if compatible.
• Exclude /wp-admin and dynamic pages.

Common issues

• Redirect loops when SSL modes mismatch.
• Caching admin pages or cart/checkout.

Next steps