How To Refresh Web Pages

[Eric S]

I have been noticing that whenever I update a page on the wbeiste I usually refresh or reload the page in the browser.

But when I go to the shop I see that the webpage is still the same I have to refresh it. Is there a way to do some kind of html or java that would tell the browser to look for new content? Or is just based upon browser settings?

 

[BOSS]

You leaving the browser at the shop up?

Should refresh when closed and reopened... CRTL-F5

 

[theRKF]

You can try adding a no-cache meta tag to the header of the page:

<HTTP-EQUIV="PRAGMA" CONTENT="NO-CACHE">

 

[Eric S]

Thanks. I wa thinking about that one.

I agree Mark. I figured the browser closing and opening would do the trick. I know about refreshing with the CTRL F5 but I know the average user may not know.

I'll try the NO-CACHE tag and see if it works.

 

[CHR]

Can 'no cache' have negative consequences in SERPs? I did a search and the answer looks like 'no'. OTOH, when I see a page without a G cache shot, it looks suspicious and I usually won't visit it.

 

[theRKF]

Different attribute, Cathy.

This no-cache tells the browser to reload the page elements each time.

The no archive meta robots command tells the SE not to store a copy in their cache. This is the one that's commonly used by shady types to hide evidence of cloaking, etc.

 

[CHR]

Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense.