Does Webflow measure bandwidth based on the total size of all files actually served to visitors or all files that can be served?
Webflow measures bandwidth based on the total size of all files that are actually served to visitors. This means that only the files that are requested and loaded by visitors' browsers are taken into account when calculating bandwidth usage.
Here is an explanation of how Webflow measures bandwidth:
When a visitor accesses a website hosted on Webflow, their browser sends a request for the website's HTML file. Webflow records the size of this file and adds it to the bandwidth usage.
After the HTML file is received, the browser goes through the file and requests the necessary assets such as images, CSS files, JavaScript files, etc. Webflow measures the size of each of these files and adds them to the overall bandwidth usage.
If the website contains links to external resources, such as fonts hosted on Google Fonts or videos hosted on YouTube, the size of these resources is not included in the Webflow bandwidth calculation. This is because the resources are not being served directly from Webflow's servers.
Webflow also does not include bandwidth usage for files that are cached by visitors' browsers. Once a file has been cached, it does not need to be re-downloaded, so it does not contribute to the overall bandwidth usage.
It's worth noting that Webflow provides a monthly bandwidth allocation based on the hosting plan you choose. If your monthly bandwidth usage exceeds the allocated limit, additional charges may apply. To monitor your bandwidth usage, you can view the analytics in your Webflow dashboard.
In conclusion, Webflow measures bandwidth based on the total size of all files actually served to visitors, taking into account the HTML file and any requested assets. External resources and cached files do not contribute to the bandwidth usage.
Additional Questions:
- How does Webflow calculate bandwidth usage?
- Does Webflow include external resources in the bandwidth calculation?
- What happens if I exceed the allocated bandwidth on Webflow?
