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How we deliver sub-100ms WordPress globally

Edge caching, optimized PHP runtimes, and preview deployments keep editors shipping confidently.

Maya Thompson

Maya Thompson

VP of Product

Oct 24, 2025

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7 min read

·Engineering
How we deliver sub-100ms WordPress globally

WordPress powers millions of sites, but most hosts still pin every request to a single availability zone. We wanted it to feel as fast as our React deployments.

Blueprint for global WordPress

Our platform distributes HTML fragments, static assets, and API responses across 18 regions. PHP requests execute close to users, while cache invalidation propagates globally.

  • Global Anycast routing
  • Layered cache with revalidation hooks
  • Predictable build pipeline for PHP + JS
The edge needs to be a first-class citizen, not an afterthought bolted onto an old PHP host.

Preview deployments for editors

Every branch generates an isolated WordPress environment. Editors can QA new plugins, schedule posts, and share preview URLs with stakeholders.

Preview dashboard

When a preview is promoted, caches warm automatically and updates reach all regions in under 60 seconds.

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