{"id":122758,"date":"2021-10-28T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=122758"},"modified":"2021-10-28T09:53:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T14:53:35","slug":"clear-your-caches-with-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/clear-your-caches-with-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear Your Caches With Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Caching is a great way to speed up server requests and deliver a better user experience, but it can also prevent changes from appearing in real-time when you (or your clients) are working on sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This often prompts the question: \u201chave you cleared the cache?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s more than one cache, and determining which one(s) you need to clear (and then finding them all) can quickly turn into a game of wack-a-mole.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why WP Engine is bringing clarity to cache clearing with new, advanced features for our caching tools and the ability to manage them all in one place\u2014providing precise control over the caching layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click on the Caching tab in Admin to explore new advanced features available for your sites<\/em>
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If you\u2019re a current customer, you can access the new features under the WP Engine plugin in WP Admin<\/a> on the Caching tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once enabled, you\u2019ll gain easy access to your cache settings at any time, with the ability to clear all caches at once, and confidence that what your sites are showing is true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admin users will notice that access to cache settings is also now available in the top menu on any page. This feature was previously available but turned off by default. We\u2019ve turned it on based on widespread user feedback noting just how helpful it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clear Your Caches With Confidence <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only do these new features make it easier to clear caches without bogging down your development workflow, you can be sure your caches have cleared and that you\u2019re not experiencing false test outcomes when working through site changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you launch a new site, you\u2019ll want to make sure your caching is fully optimized to maximize download performance and ensure the best experience for your customers. After a  few quick selections on the Caching tab, your site will be ready to go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly available Cache Times controls (seen below) provide you with granular control over things like cache timeouts as well as the ability to schedule header updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a detailed look at what these new caching features can help you achieve:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Cache Control<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n