Cloudflare Setup • CDN • WAF • Caching Rules • SSL

Cloudflare setup & CDN optimization (done right).

Cloudflare can make your site faster and safer — but incorrect DNS, SSL modes, and caching rules are also a top cause of broken logins, redirect loops, and “why is my checkout not working?”

Maiahost is a 20-year experienced web hosting provider, and we’re equipped to host and optimize sites of all sizes. This service is for anyone who wants Cloudflare configured by people who do this all day.

  • DNS + nameserver cutover
  • SSL modes & HTTPS enforcement
  • Cache rules that don’t break sites
  • WAF / security hardening

How our Cloudflare service works

  1. 1) You own the account. You sign up for Cloudflare directly and keep full billing control.
  2. 2) You grant us admin access. We configure DNS, SSL, caching, security, and performance settings.
  3. 3) One-time setup + ongoing maintenance. We keep it tuned as your site changes (new plugins, new routes, new eCommerce behaviors, etc.).

One-time setup

DNS import/cleanup, SSL configuration, caching strategy, security baseline, and performance sanity checks.

Ongoing maintenance

Monitoring, rule adjustments, cache/purge guidance, and troubleshooting when updates or changes cause issues.

What we configure in Cloudflare

DNS & Origin Protection

Clean DNS records, remove risky legacy entries, lock down origin exposure where appropriate, and keep mail-related records correct (SPF/DKIM/DMARC guidance if needed).

SSL / HTTPS (no redirect loops)

Correct SSL mode (Flexible/Full/Strict), HTTPS redirects, HSTS guidance, and edge-to-origin behavior that won’t break WordPress or eCommerce.

Caching rules

Cache static assets aggressively, avoid caching admin/checkout routes, and set page rules/rulesets so performance improves without weird side effects.

WAF & Security

Baseline WAF rules, bot mitigation options, rate limiting guidance, and hardening tailored to your site’s risk profile.

Performance extras

Compression, HTTP/2/3 considerations, image optimization strategy, and sensible settings aligned with real-world site behavior.

Troubleshooting & fixes

Fix common issues: mixed-content, login loops, broken APIs, cached cart sessions, blocked admin-ajax, and plugin conflicts.

FAQ

Is this a Cloudflare reseller plan?

No. You pay Cloudflare directly and own the account. We provide setup, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.

Do I need Cloudflare if I already have good hosting?

Often, yes — especially for global performance, caching, and security features. The key is configuring it correctly for your site type (WordPress, WooCommerce, custom apps, etc.).

Can you optimize Cloudflare for WordPress / WooCommerce?

Yes. We tailor caching rules so admin, checkout, cart, and dynamic content behave correctly while still improving speed.

Want a faster site without breaking logins or checkout?

Tell us what you’re running and we’ll recommend a Cloudflare setup that matches it.