After updating your website, you may notice that the changes don’t immediately appear. This is often due to your browser’s cache, which stores old versions of your site for faster loading. Clearing your cache forces the browser to load the latest version of your site.
What is Cache?
Cache temporarily stores web page data on your device. While it speeds up load times, it can sometimes prevent you from seeing recent changes on your site.
Why Clear Your Cache?
Clearing your cache ensures you’re seeing the most up-to-date version of your website. Over time, cached files also take up storage space, so clearing them helps free up memory on your device.
How to Clear Cache in Popular Browsers:
Google Chrome:
Press Ctrl+Shift+Del. Select "Cached images and files," then click Clear Data.
Safari:
In the menu, click Develop > Empty Caches or press Option-Command-E.
Firefox:
Go to Menu > Settings > Privacy & Security, then click Clear Now under Cached Web Content.
Microsoft Edge:
Press Ctrl+Shift+Del, select Cached Data and Files, and click Clear.
By periodically clearing your cache, you can avoid viewing outdated content and ensure your website looks its best.