Caching

Definition

Store web files for later reuse in a location that is more accessible to the end user.

Information

Caching can happen in many places, including proxy servers (ie the user's ISP) and the user's local computer. The goal is to use resources efficiently and accelerate the delivery of content to the end user.

While caching can have a positive effect on the user experience, it can have a negative effect on website publishers, resulting in unreported pageviews and ad impressions. In response to this issue, websites have implemented several cache clearing methods to ensure that all performance metrics are accurately measured.

Keep paper copies of items that take time or are difficult to find or reload when needed. Caching can be used to speed up slow websites, but it can cause the page to not refresh completely.

A saved version of your site.