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Changes Are Not Reflecting on Website

1. Clear Your Browser Cache

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Sometimes your browser keeps old files (like images, styles, or code). So you may still be seeing the old version of your website.

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  • Press Ctrl + F5 (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to refresh your website hard.
  • Or go to browser Settings → Privacy → Clear Cache.

2. Clear Website Cache (If You Use Cache Plugins)

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If your website is built on WordPress or other platforms, you might be using cache plugins like:

  • WP Super Cache
  • W3 Total Cache
  • LiteSpeed Cache
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  • Login to your website admin panel.
  • Find your cache plugin settings.
  • Click on “Clear Cache” or “Purge Cache.”

3. Clear Server Cache (If Enabled)

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Some hosting servers use caching systems like LiteSpeed or NGINX caching.

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  • Login to your hosting control panel (like cPanel or Plesk).
  • Look for a section like “LiteSpeed Cache” or “Server Cache.
  • Click Purge All Cache.

4. Check CDN Cache (Like Cloudflare)

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If you use a CDN (Content Delivery Network) like Cloudflare, it may be showing the cached version of your website.

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  • Login to your CDN dashboard (e.g., Cloudflare).
  • Go to Caching → Configuration → Purge Everything.

5. Check If You’re Editing the Right Website

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Make sure you are updating the correct domain or folder, especially if you:

  • Have multiple websites or subdomains
  • Are working on a staging site Double-check your hosting file manager or ask your developer.

6. Try Incognito or Another Browser

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Your browser might still be holding an old version. Try:

  • Opening your website in Incognito/Private Mode
  • Using a different browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge)

7. Wait for DNS Propagation (If You Recently Changed Hosting)

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If you just moved your website to a new server or hosting, it can take some time (up to 3-4 hours) for the DNS to update worldwide.

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