What to check first
- Confirm the correct page or template was edited
- Review caching at the website, host, and CDN
- Regenerate assets only after preserving the current state
Check the page that is actually being served
Confirm the correct page, template, and responsive view were edited. A global header can differ from a page-level section, and a draft can differ from the published page. Compare the public URL with the editor preview in a private browser before changing anything else.
Trace each cache separately
Review the site's caching plugin, the hosting cache, and any CDN layer. Clear one layer at a time and check the result. If generated styles are stale, rebuild those assets only after saving the current state. Repeatedly pressing publish will not fix a server serving an older copy.
Verify the published result
Open the page on a phone and desktop, confirm the changed section appears, and test nearby layout and links. Document which layer held the older copy so future edits can be verified without guessing.
Can I turn off all caching?
A brief controlled test can help diagnose the problem, but a permanent fix should keep appropriate caching working.
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Greg Grigorian
Greg is a Long Island webmaster with more than two decades of experience repairing, building, securing, and managing business websites. Clients speak directly with Greg, so the person reviewing the problem is also the person responsible for the work.
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