WordPress websites often use caching to help pages load faster. A cache stores a temporary version of your website so visitors can view pages more quickly.
Sometimes, after making changes to your website, you may not see the updates straight away. For example, you may have changed some text, updated an image, edited a menu, or changed a page layout, but the old version of the page still appears when you view the site.
In this situation, clearing the WordPress cache can help force the website to show the latest version.
The exact steps will depend on the caching plugin or theme your website uses, but the option is usually found in the WordPress admin area. Look for menu items such as:
- Cache
- Performance
- LiteSpeed Cache
- WP Rocket
- W3 Total Cache
- Clear Cache
- Purge Cache
To clear the cache:
- Log in to the WordPress admin area.
- Find the caching or performance option.
- Select the option to clear, purge, or empty the cache.
- Refresh your website and check whether the latest changes are showing.
You may also need to clear your browser cache, especially if the change still does not appear after clearing the WordPress cache.
If your website is hosted on our cPanel platform and you are unsure how to clear the cache, please contact the Fastnet Helpdesk and we will be happy to advise.