[Resolved] Site Footer Element not updating on mobile

[Mel]

Hi,

I edited the site footer element (Name: Footer, Type: Block – Site Footer) that has a container with a grid and now 4 containers with images in it. Previously it had 5. I can see the change on desktop and tablet view but on mobile view it still shows the version before the change (5 images). I purged the cache in elements and reloaded the page on my iphone but I still see the old version. What is happening and how can I fix this?

[Fernando]

Hi Mel,

It’s a caching issue. Try adding /?nocache at the end of your URL. You would see it appear with just 4 images.

With that said, you’ll need to clear cache from plugins and on your server if any.

[Mel]

Hi,

With /?nocache at the end of the URL I see it appear with just 4 images.

I have the plugin W3 Total Cache activated. I purged cache there and then 4 imaged appeared for all pages other than the front page, which didn’t show up updated.

In settings after I ticked “Don’t cache front page” and purged cache again the 4 images appeared on the front page also.
(There is a note in settings: By default the front page is cached when using static front page in reading settings.)

Should I keep this setting ticked for Don’t cache front page?

Thanks
Mel

[Fernando]

In general, when developing or creating a website, caching should be turned off ideally. Then, once all changes are done and the website is ready to be live, that’s when it’s good to enable any form of caching.

[Mel]

Thanks for the advice.
Is there an easy way to turn off all caching during website development?

[Leo]

Is there an easy way to turn off all caching during website development?

This is not a theme-related question. Thank you for your understanding.

[Mel]

OK thanks!

[Leo]

No problem.

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