Clearing Cache with LSCache and Perfmatters: Cache Management Guide

The purpose of this SOP is to guide you through the process of clearing cache using LSCache and Perfmatters plugins in your WordPress website. This will ensure optimal website performance by removing outdated or unnecessary cached files.

Scope

This SOP covers the steps required to clear cache using LSCache and Perfmatters plugins within a WordPress environment. It does not cover the installation or configuration of these plugins.

Roles

Main Role(s):

• Website Administrator

Supporting role(s):

• None

Prerequisites

Required Resources:

• A WordPress website with LSCache and Perfmatters plugins installed and configured.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of WordPress dashboard navigation.
• Familiarity with caching concepts and their impact on website performance.

Procedure

Step 1: Access the WordPress Dashboard

• Log in to your WordPress website’s admin area
  (usually found at yourdomain.com/wp-admin ).

Time: 1 minute

Step 2: Locate the Perfmatters Toolbar Icon

• Find the “Perfmatters” icon in the top-right corner of your WordPress toolbar.

Time: 1 minute

Step 3: Clear Cache Using Perfmatters

1. Click on the “Perfmatters” icon.
2. From the dropdown menu, select “Clear.”
3. Wait for a confirmation message indicating that the cache has been cleared successfully.

Note: Clearing cache with Perfmatters only affects server-side caching managed by this plugin.Time: 1 minute

Step 4: Locate the LSCache Toolbar Icon

• Find the “LSCache” icon in your WordPress toolbar, usually located next to the Perfmatters icon.

Time: 1 minute

Step 5: Clear Cache Using LSCache

1. Click on the “LSCache” icon.
2. From the dropdown menu, select “Purge All.”
3. Wait for a confirmation message indicating that the cache has been cleared successfully.
4. If you’re using Cloudflare, click on “Purge Cloudflare” from the same dropdown menu to clear Cloudflare’s cache as well.

Note: Clearing cache with LSCache affects both server-side caching and browser caching managed by this plugin.Time: 1 minute

Key Points

Best practices:

• Regularly clear cache after making significant changes to your website (e.g., updating themes or plugins) to ensure visitors see the latest version of your site.

Common mistakes:

• Forgetting to clear cache after making changes, resulting in visitors seeing outdated content or experiencing performance issues.

Safety & Considerations

Risks:

• Accidentally clearing cache too frequently may cause increased server load and slower website performance.

Mitigation:

• Clear cache after every update (e.g., after significant updates or troubleshooting issues).

tl;dr

When in doubt… Clear the cache! To clear cache using LSCache and Perfmatters in WordPress, log in to your admin area, locate both toolbar icons, and follow their respective dropdown menus’ instructions. Regularly clearing cache ensures optimal website performance and up-to-date content for visitors.