A fast, simple, no-frills image CDN that helps small sites load instantly. Making a hobby out of website design isn't your everyday occurrence. I became intrigued with the idea of a CDN in the 1990s with the notion that a web browser could simultaneously download from two addresses faster than one.

Since those early days, the CDN has evolved to monster proportions, where the CDN is not just providing a secondary source of data, but placing that data closer and closer to the end users.

content delivery network

How it works

  1. I upload images to my cdn server.
  2. I serve those images.
  3. Visitors get smaller TTFB and consistent performance.
Example embed URL 
https://124southmain.com/website-name/hero-1200.webp

Use modern formats (WebP/AVIF) where possible. Keep descriptive filenames and avoid spaces.

Testing

  • Zero JS: nothing blocks rendering.
  • Immutable caching with versioned URLs.
  • HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support; strong TLS.
  • Origin shielding and hotlink protection (when configured).
  • No tracking pixels, no cookies on this site.

Image best practices

  • Prefer <img loading="lazy" decoding="async"> for non-critical images.
  • Serve width-optimized variants (e.g., 320, 640, 960, 1280) and pick the nearest size in markup.
  • Use alt text for accessibility and SEO.

I've written an article that delves into the various image types and the best and worst use cases.

Last updated August 17, 2025.