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How to Use Content Delivery Network?

There are three types of CDNs.

1. CDNs that deliver static content and video
2. CDNs that deliver pre-recorded videos and
3. CDNs used for live video streaming.

The general CDNs have servers located in different data centers which are close to large connection points between Internet service providers. CDN copies the content and serves it to the internet users.

On demand CDNs deliver content in parts i.e. small parts of the videos at a time allowing the users to watch it seamlessly without having to wait for the complete video to download. Streaming videos consume a lot of bandwidth and is an expensive affair. Building and maintaining the CDNs will be taxing on your budget.

There are many advantages for you in using a CDN content delivery network. It enhances your website performance which means more visitors and more conversions. The load time is faster. CDNs expand global reach deeper in to newer markets and eliminate latency problems. CDNs make sure your site is available full time as it distributes content over a network of servers.

CDNs may not be required by all types of businesses. Small location specific websites can manage without a CDN although a website with a CDN will be faster than a website without a CDN.