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**Cloudflare Expert Needed – Website Traffic Dropped to Zero** I am looking for an experienced Cloudflare expert to review and troubleshoot my current setup. For the past few days, my website has suddenly stopped receiving visitors. I am not sure whether the issue is caused by Cloudflare, but the problem started after I made changes to my Cloudflare rules. My current setup: * Cloudflare Free Plan * 5 Cloudflare rules configured * LiteSpeed web server * WordPress website I need someone who can: * Review my Cloudflare configuration and rules * Check whether any firewall, security, caching, redirect, or other Cloudflare setting is blocking legitimate visitors or search engines * Verify that DNS and SSL settings are configured correctly * Check compatibility between Cloudflare, LiteSpeed, and WordPress * Identify the reason for the sudden traffic drop * Fix any incorrect settings without negatively affecting website security or performance I am looking for someone with strong practical experience with Cloudflare, WordPress, and LiteSpeed who can diagnose the issue quickly and explain what caused the problem.
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Hello, I have 10 years of experience in Cloudflare setup and troubleshooting I can expertly review your current Cloudflare configuration My approach involves checking all rule configurations and DNS/SSL settings I'll ensure compatibility between Cloudflare, LiteSpeed, and WordPress I will diagnose the traffic drop and resolve any issues without harming performance Regards, VishnuLal NB*
€30 EUR in 1 day
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Traffic going to zero right after new Cloudflare rules almost always means a WAF or redirect rule is catching real visitors and bots — a too-broad country/ASN block, a Managed Challenge on everything, or a redirect loop between Cloudflare's SSL mode and LiteSpeed. I'd start from the outside: curl the site from several regions and user-agents, check response codes and CF-Ray headers, then read your Security Events log to see exactly which rule ID is firing on legitimate traffic and whether Googlebot is being challenged. From there I check SSL/TLS mode (Flexible vs Full causing loops), DNS proxy status, and LiteSpeed cache/Cloudflare plugin conflicts, then fix each rule narrowly and re-test — no blanket "turn security off". Available to start straight away.
€8 EUR in 1 day
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Hi there, A sudden traffic drop right after Cloudflare rule changes is almost always one of those rules blocking something it shouldn't - a firewall rule catching search engine IPs, a redirect loop, or a cache rule bypassing the server entirely. I'll pin down which rule is causing it. What I'll do: ✅ Audit all 5 Cloudflare rules and identify which one is blocking legitimate traffic ✅ Check firewall events, security level, WAF, and page rules for false positives ✅ Verify DNS resolution, SSL/TLS mode (Full vs Flexible), and origin server connectivity ✅ Test Cloudflare ↔ LiteSpeed ↔ WordPress compatibility including LSCache plugin interactions ✅ Full backup of Cloudflare settings (screenshot + export) before any changes ✅ 7+ years diagnosing and fixing Cloudflare setups across Free and paid tiers ✅ Deep experience with WordPress on LiteSpeed and LSCache integration ✅ Firewall, DNS, SSL, and rule-order troubleshooting specialist ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ 300+ projects delivered, 280+ five-star reviews I'm available 24 hours and you'll have unlimited revisions until you're satisfied. Quick question: did you change any of those 5 rules in the last few days, or did you adjust something on the LiteSpeed or WordPress side around the same time? I can deliver in 1 day for 26 EUR and can start right now.
€26 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, I can help you with this project. I have relevant experience with WordPress and can handle the work from development to testing and delivery. I've reviewed your requirements and can provide a clean, reliable, and responsive solution. Let's discuss the details and get started. Best, Arslan Shahid
€10 EUR in 7 days
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i can troubleshoot this from the Cloudflare side first, especially since the traffic drop started right after rule changes. i’ll review all 5 rules along with firewall/security events, redirects, caching, DNS, SSL and any settings that could block normal visitors or search engine crawlers. i’ll also check the Cloudflare → LiteSpeed → WordPress setup for conflicts and verify the origin is responding correctly when Cloudflare is enabled. once i find the actual cause, i’ll fix the incorrect setting and re-test the site without weakening the existing security. i can start with the Cloudflare configuration and event logs and should be able to identify the issue fairly quickly.
€24 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, full-stack develoepr here with 9+ years of experience, I work with Cloudflare daily, so that would be straightforward job to me, please contact me to discuss and pass me access and I will immediately check everything and sort out any issues. Additionally I will do a full SEO audit for free on your website and identify any other issues that could cause traffic going down. Kind Regards!
€25 EUR in 1 day
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Hello, I'm Denis. I've worked on several Cloudflare setups involving WordPress and LiteSpeed, where changes in rules or misconfigurations caused traffic drops or inconsistent access. I understand the urgency of restoring traffic while maintaining security. The most likely causes here are either a misconfigured firewall rule blocking legitimate traffic or an incorrect caching setting that’s serving an empty response to visitors. I’ll start by reviewing your five Cloudflare rules one by one, checking firewall logs for blocked requests, and verifying that DNS and SSL settings are still pointing to the correct server. I’ll also test the LiteSpeed cache compatibility with Cloudflare to rule out any conflicts causing the issue. I can start working right away. Let's connect and discuss the details. Thanks, Denis.
€12 EUR in 1 day
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You might be mistakenly set strict rules that treats legitimate traffic as bot net. Let me fix. I'm a CF expert & System Administrator.
€8 EUR in 1 day
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Hello, I can see the hidden issue here: one Cloudflare rule can quietly turn a healthy WordPress site into a ghost town. I’ve worked with Cloudflare, LiteSpeed, and WordPress setups where a single firewall, redirect, or caching rule blocked real users and search bots without obvious errors. I’ll review your Cloudflare rules, DNS, SSL, cache, and firewall behavior, then trace how LiteSpeed and WordPress are responding so we isolate the exact break point. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. If needed, I can tighten the settings so you keep security and performance without sacrificing traffic. Did one Cloudflare rule recently start acting like an overprotective bouncer and block legit visitors? Could you also share whether the drop started right after a specific rule change or deployment? Do you have any recent blocks, challenge logs, or bot-fight mode events in Cloudflare? Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Best regards, Asad
€75 EUR in 3 days
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I, Nitin from SoftwareLinkers, am your all-in-one Cloudflare, WordPress, and LiteSpeed expert. I understand the frustration of a sudden drop in website traffic, especially when you've tweaked the setup yourself. With my extensive practical experience in Cloudflare and website optimization, I can quickly review and diagnose what exactly went wrong. You'll be well-assisted with my expert-level skills in PHP & MySQL backend development for scalable and data-driven web applications, RESTful API development and integration with mobile and web platforms, React.js/Flutter app development consuming PHP APIs, custom software & business automation solutions. My previous works range from education & eLearning to insurance & finance and corporate & enterprise platforms. Your project aligns perfectly with my credentials The reason why clients choose me is not just because I have the technical skills but also the human side of the software solutions: I understand what you're going through as a business. My approach isn’t just to 'write code.' Instead, I strive to intimately understand your business goals to design reliable systems that are fully secure, scalable, and future-ready. Choose me today, let's get your website back on track!
€30 EUR in 1 day
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Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam and I’m excited to partner with you. I can dive into your project immediately. I have rich experience in Cloudflare, WordPress, LiteSpeed, DNS, SSL, firewall rules, caching, and website performance troubleshooting. I understand your website traffic has suddenly dropped to zero after Cloudflare rule changes, and you need a practical audit to identify whether security, DNS, SSL, caching, redirects, or firewall settings are blocking legitimate visitors or search engines. I’m skilled in Cloudflare rule analysis, WordPress/LiteSpeed optimization, DNS/SSL troubleshooting, security configuration, and traffic diagnostics. I have some questions: 1) Which CRM are you currently using, and do you already have the required API/integration credentials? 2) Do you have a preferred WordPress builder such as Elementor, Divi, or Gutenberg? 3) How many landing pages are you planning to build after the pilot page? I’m ready to start immediately and can quickly review the Cloudflare configuration, isolate the root cause, and safely apply the required fixes. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
€19 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, The first priority is identifying whether the traffic loss is actually caused by Cloudflare rather than changing settings blindly. I’d review the DNS, SSL/TLS, firewall and security rules, redirects, caching, bot/search-engine behavior, and recent rule changes, then trace the request flow between Cloudflare, LiteSpeed, and WordPress. Once the cause is confirmed, I’ll make the smallest safe change and verify normal visitors and search crawlers can reach the site. I have 13+ years of full-stack experience with WordPress, Linux hosting, DNS, SSL, performance, security and production troubleshooting. I’m comfortable diagnosing live infrastructure issues carefully and explaining exactly what caused the problem and what was changed. I can start immediately and prioritize getting the site accessible again. Let's connect and get started soon. Best regards, Binaya T.
€19 EUR in 1 day
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Hello I can quickly diagnose the cause of your website's traffic drop. My expertise in Cloudflare configurations, specifically with WordPress and LiteSpeed, will allow me to meticulously review your rules and identify any conflicts or misconfigurations. I'll leverage my experience to restore your traffic efficiently. What time works best for a brief chat to discuss your setup? Best regards, Giáp Văn Hưng
€30 EUR in 7 days
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==== Hi - Truong here ==== "CLOUDFLARE TRAFFIC DROP DIAGNOSIS" — your rules may be blocking real visitors or crawlers. I’d first check Cloudflare Firewall/WAF events, DNS, SSL mode, redirects, caching, and the five rules, then compare the findings with LiteSpeed and WordPress logs. This should quickly isolate whether Cloudflare is the cause before changing anything. I’d also verify that legitimate Google crawlers and normal users are not being challenged or blocked. Can you share when the traffic dropped and what Cloudflare rule changes were made just before it? Looking forward to work with you
€19 EUR in 1 day
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Traffic auf null direkt nach einer Regeländerung: das ist fast immer eine Cloudflare-Regel, die entweder Suchmaschinen-Crawler mitblockt oder per Redirect-Schleife alles ins Leere schickt. Mit LiteSpeed und WordPress kommt als dritte Möglichkeit ein Cache-Konflikt dazu. Mein Vorgehen: - Die fünf Regeln einzeln prüfen und in der Cloudflare-Firewall-Übersicht nachsehen, was tatsächlich geblockt wird - DNS- und SSL-Modus kontrollieren, weil ein falscher SSL-Modus mit LiteSpeed genau dieses Bild erzeugt - Redirect-Kette und Cache-Regeln gegen die WordPress-Seite testen - Ursache benennen, korrigieren und die Regeln so wiederherstellen, dass der Schutz bleibt - Kurze Notiz, welche Regel das Problem verursacht hat Ich betreibe Web-Infrastruktur mit Cloudflare in Produktion. Ich kann heute anfangen, die Analyse dauert erfahrungsgemäß unter einer Stunde. Eine Frage: Sind Sie sicher, dass es nach der Regeländerung begann, oder lief parallel ein LiteSpeed-Update? Martin
€26 EUR in 2 days
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Hello. I can help you with this project immediately. I will complete this task as quickly and qualitatively as possible. About me: My name is Oleksandr. I am a DevOps engineer with more than 8 years of experience in automation and 20 years of experience in Linux servers. I have experience in general system administration, mail servers, web security, VPN, VOIP, LAMP, Cloud services, virtualization. Thank you for your time and consideration.
€20 EUR in 1 day
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The bid amount and timeline above are rough placeholders , we'll nail down the real numbers once we know what we're dealing with. This one's pretty clear-cut: something in your Cloudflare rules changed and visitors stopped getting through. Whether it's a firewall rule blocking crawlers and real users, a redirect loop, a caching setting clashing with LiteSpeed, or an SSL misconfiguration, the culprit is almost certainly in those five rules you set up. The goal is to find exactly what broke, fix it cleanly, and make sure nothing gets worse in the process. Here's how we'd approach it: - Cloudflare rules audit: Go through each of your five rules and check for anything that could be blocking legitimate traffic , overly aggressive WAF settings, bad IP lists, or redirect chains that loop. - DNS and SSL check: Verify your DNS records are resolving correctly and that SSL mode (Full vs Full Strict) is set right for your host, since a mismatch here can silently kill traffic. - LiteSpeed and WordPress compatibility: Check that Cloudflare's caching isn't conflicting with LiteSpeed Cache plugin, and that the correct headers are being passed through. - Search engine visibility: Confirm Googlebot and other crawlers aren't being blocked by any Cloudflare security or challenge rule. - Root cause explanation: We'll walk you through exactly what was wrong and what we changed, so you're not left guessing. After a short scope chat we'll put together a written proposal covering deliverables, timeline and a firm price. Want to jump on a quick call this week to walk through it? Best, 96 Studio
€30 EUR in 1 day
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★•══•★ Hi client ★•══•★ I see the issue—your current setup is slow, clunky, and probably costing you more time than it saves. I’ve handled similar fixes before, so I know exactly where to look first. My approach: diagnose the root cause, patch it cleanly, then test everything so it actually holds up. No band-aids, no “works on my machine” surprises. I’ll keep you updated as I go, so you’re never left guessing. Ready to dig in—shall we start? Best regards, Rico
€15 EUR in 7 days
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A drop to zero right after editing the five Cloudflare rules is almost never an SEO or hosting problem. It means a firewall or access rule now matches every inbound request and is blocking or challenging real visitors, and the same rule is likely also catching search engine crawlers. I'd start by pulling the Security Events and WAF custom rule logs for the last few days, then walk the five rules in evaluation order to find the one whose expression has broadened to match all paths, countries, or user agents. A single Block or Managed Challenge rule sitting before the others can silence the whole site while the rest of the configuration looks normal. I'd tighten that rule to its intended scope, then verify DNS proxying, SSL mode, and that LiteSpeed and WordPress are seeing the real visitor IP via the correct Cloudflare headers rather than treating Cloudflare's IP as the attacker. I'd also check Page Rules for a redirect loop or cache-everything rule that can return errors to visitors. This is a small, contained fix and I can start on it right now.
€15 EUR in 1 day
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As an experienced IT professional and Cloudflare expert, I am confident in my ability to identify and fix any issues that may be causing your website's sudden traffic drop. Over my four years in the field, I have gained a deep understanding of Cloudflare, WordPress, and LiteSpeed, which makes me perfectly suited to diagnose and solve problems involving all three. In fact, I'm quite familiar with configuring firewall rules, improving website security, troubleshooting caching and redirects, among other relevant tasks that this project entails. To add on, my experience with DNS and SSL settings, as well as an understanding of Web servers like LiteSpeed is invaluable. I am well-equipped to ensure that these systems operate optimally together with Cloudflare without sacrificing site security or performance. Choose me for this task and rest assured that you'll not only regain your website's lost traffic but also receive tailored guidance on maintaining your Cloudflare setup effectively going forward. Let's get your website back on track!
€8 EUR in 1 day
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