CloudFlare —WebOps for everyone
May 1, 2012John Graham-Cumming

Summary
This post introduces Cloudflare's core services: Security (DDoS protection, SSL, scrape protection), Metrics (accurate, non-JS-based analytics), Acceleration (caching, content optimization, bandwidth reduction), Reach (Anycast network, global distribution, uptime even if origin is down, IPv6 enablement), and Transformation (automatic page modification for analytics, email obfuscation, hotlink protection, responsive design, minification). It highlights the 'WebOps-as-a-service' model, making advanced capabilities accessible to all website owners.