Prerequisites

To ensure a smooth onboarding process to Edgemesh® Server, there are a few prerequisites that need to be completed. Before proceeding, I recommend reaching out to a sales representative at Edgemesh® (email: sales@edgemesh.com) to be assigned an Account Partner who will guide you through the process and provide personalized assistance.

Here are the prerequisites that need to be fulfilled:

DNS

Edgemesh® Server requires an enterprise-grade DNS service. While many stores currently use consumer-grade providers like GoDaddy, Edgemesh® recommends moving to Cloudflare, which offers an enterprise-grade DNS service at a low monthly price. Cloudflare provides a step-by-step explanation of how to get started on their website here.

The final requirement is that your website runs on a subdomain such as www as opposed to the apex (root) domain. This will allow you to delegate just one subdomain to Edgemesh® while keeping the rest of your domain within your own account/control. This is done by assigning NS records for the chosen subdomain to point to the Edgemesh® nameservers assigned to you during the go-live process.

If you are currently running the apex subdomain as your eyeball site, the change should have minimal impact on SEO. The apex domain and the www subdomain are treated the same by google and other search engines. You will just want to be sure that any emails or third parties have the new subdomain to avoid a 301 redirect.

Please consult your Edgemesh® Account Partner for further guidance and support throughout the onboarding process.

Install Client

To begin the onboarding process to Edgemesh® Server, we recommended that you install the Edgemesh® Client to collect baseline real user metrics. This allows you to accurately assess the impact of Edgemesh® Server on your website's performance.

Get Started With Edgemesh® Client

Brief overview of installing Edgemesh® Client

1. Create an account on the Edgemesh® Portal by visiting the Edgemesh® Portal. Sign up with your preferred email address and follow the instructions to set up your account.

2. Once your account is created, create an organization and domain within the Edgemesh® Portal. This will help you manage and configure your Edgemesh® settings effectively.

3. After creating the organization and domain, you can proceed to install the Edgemesh® Client for your specific platform. The Edgemesh® Client supports various platforms, so choose the appropriate version for your website.

4. Follow the installation instructions provided for your platform to integrate the Edgemesh® Client with your website. The installation process may involve adding code snippets or configuring settings, depending on your platform.

5. Choose the appropriate tier for your website. When you decide to upgrade to an Edgemesh® Server tier, your account will be prorated accordingly. You can find more information about the different Edgemesh® tiers on the Edgemesh® editions page.

By completing these steps, you will have installed the Edgemesh® Client and be ready to collect baseline metrics to evaluate the impact of Edgemesh® Server on your website's performance.

For any further assistance or questions, reach out to your Edgemesh® Account Partner who will guide you through the onboarding process.