Cloudflare Essentials, Your Beginners Guide To Cloudflare

Your No-Hype Guide to Stop DDoS Attacks, Boost Site Speed, and Save on Hosting – All with FREE Cloudflare Tools!

What you'll learn

Various Rules to protect your website(s). Not just the how but why for better overall understanding of the building of the rule

Configure rate limiting to protect login pages from brute-force attacks and bot traffic

Transfer domains to Cloudflare Registrar for cost savings and faster DNS performance

Set up Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious traffic and specific countries

Create redirect rules to manage site traffic efficiently without relying on WordPress plugins

Requirements

The desire to learn and act on what you learn is or should be number one for everyone.

Zero coding or engineering skills are required

Internet connection and a computer is pretty much the only requirements.

Description

Are you tired of slow website loading times and worried about constant security threats? Do you manage a WordPress site (or a few!) and want to make it faster and safer without breaking the bank?Then this course is for you. I'll show you, step-by-step, how to use Cloudflare's powerful (and FREE) features to protect your site from attacks, dramatically improve performance, and even lower your hosting costs.Forget complicated tech jargon and endless, outdated tutorials. This course is designed for practical, immediate results. I'll guide you through the Cloudflare dashboard with clear, concise "how-to" videos – no fluff, just actionable steps.Here's what you'll learn (and do):Fortify Your Website's Defenses:Set up a basic Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block common attacks like SQL injections and cross-site scripting.Whitelist your own IP address so you never get accidentally blocked.Block malicious traffic from specific countries (if needed for your business or compliance).Enable "good bot" access for search engines while stopping the bad ones.Implement two-factor authentication (2FA) for rock-solid Cloudflare account security.Learn about and enable key SSL/TLS settingsTurbocharge Your Site Speed:Configure Cloudflare's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to serve your content from servers closer to your visitors – globally.Set up caching rules to reduce server load and bandwidth usage.Optimize loading with the configuration rules.Simplify Your Workflow:Manage key Cloudflare settings directly from your WordPress dashboard (using the free Cloudflare plugin).Understand how to transfer your domain registration to Cloudflare (optional, but can save you money!).And More Pro-Level (but Easy & Free) Tips:Set up "Turnstile" – a user-friendly alternative to those annoying CAPTCHAs.Create custom rules for specific scenarios (like protecting your login page).Get a handle on Cloudflare's basic reporting to monitor security events.Who this course is for:WordPress site owners, managers, and developers (from bloggers to small businesses).NOTE: You do NOT Need a WordPress site for this course to help you configure the various 'None-WordPress' settings.Anyone who wants to improve website security and performance without needing a computer science degree.IT professionals looking to add Cloudflare skills to their resume.Entrepreneurs who want to protect their online assets and save on hosting expenses.Who this course is NOT for:Advanced Cloudflare users looking for highly specialized, enterprise-level configurations. This is a foundational course focused on practical, everyday use.My Promise to You:No Hype, Just Results: I'll cut through the complexity and show you exactly what you need to do.Direct Access to Me: I'm active in the Q&A section. Ask me anything!Extra: Downloadable Quiz Book in the last Lecture that covers the entire course. The quiz - both True & False as well as Multiple Choice formats, will help you retain the stuff you learn throughout the course.Ready to make your website faster, safer, and more efficient? Enroll today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction To Cloudflare and The Basics

Lecture 1 Introduction-Some House Keeping

Lecture 2 A Quick Update

Lecture 3 Basic Fundamentals of The Cloudflare Free Plan

Lecture 4 What is a CDN - Content Delivery Network?

Lecture 5 What is Cloudflare

Lecture 6 How Cloudflare Works

Lecture 7 Accessing Cloudflare

Lecture 8 Adding a Domain or Site to your Cloudflare Account

Lecture 9 The WordPress Plugin for Cloudflare Quick Connect

Section 2: Core Security Features

Lecture 10 Cloudflare's Free SSL

Lecture 11 Cloudflare WAF - An Introduction

Lecture 12 Don't Lock Yourself Out - How to Find & Whitelist YOUR IP Address

Lecture 13 WordPress Login Protection Rule

Lecture 14 Rules: Rate Limiting & Why It Matters

Lecture 15 How To Limit Access to Staging and Development Sites

Lecture 16 How to Block or Challenge Entire Countries from Hitting Your Website

Lecture 17 How To Make Sure The 'Good Bots' Get to Your Website

Lecture 18 How to Find The Bad Bots to Block or Challenge

Section 3: Performance and Optimization

Lecture 19 Caching Rules For a Faster Loading Website

Lecture 20 Compression Rules for a More Optimized Website

Lecture 21 Basic Site Settings For Speed & Caching

Section 4: Advanced Rules and Configuration

Lecture 22 An Introduction to Cloudflare Rules

Lecture 23 Configuration Rules and Replacing the Legacy Page Rules

Lecture 24 Simple Redirect Rule

Lecture 25 Transform Rules and Security Headers (Request and Response Headers)

Section 5: Account Management and Security

Lecture 26 Cloudflare Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Lecture 27 Adding Members or Additional Users to Your Cloudflare Account

Lecture 28 Adding Cloudflare Turnstile - The Captcha Killer

Section 6: Cloudflare Dashboard Overview and Navigation

Lecture 29 Cloudflare Dashboard Tour

Lecture 30 Cloudflare Site Overview Page

Lecture 31 Cloudflare DNS Overview Page

Lecture 32 Cloudflare The Domain Registrar

Anyone who wants to improve website security and performance without needing a computer science degree.,IT professionals looking to add Cloudflare skills to their resume.,Entrepreneurs who want to protect their online assets and save on hosting expenses.,This Course is NOT for: • Advanced Cloudflare users looking for highly specialized, enterprise-level configurations. This is a foundational course focused on practical, everyday use.