Updated the site but the front end shows no change? Check static page generation, cache refresh, column template settings, and finally browser and server caching, one by one.
1. The site has not generated static pages
Since the front end is static, updating content only in the backend will not show on the front end — you need to "generate" the site again after updating. Why bother? For SEO, search engines prefer static pages, which are easier to crawl and rank than dynamic ones; for speed, dynamic programs such as ASP, PHP, JSP and .NET must read the database to display data, which under heavy traffic causes frequent database reads and high server load; for stability, any program or database failure directly affects access, whereas static pages avoid this risk; and for security, static pages are also less prone to hacking.
2. The backend cache was not refreshed
If you have generated static pages but the front end still shows nothing, the cache may not have been refreshed in time, so the static pages were not generated successfully. Refresh the cache in the backend first, then regenerate the static pages.
3. Incorrect column template settings
Sometimes both cache and static pages are updated yet there is still no effect — the template may have been set incorrectly when adding the column, preventing static pages from generating. When adding a column, refer to a similar column's template settings; most templates are ready-made and only need copying and minor adjustment.
4. The client browser cached the page
After ruling out the above, if updates still don't show, the browser may have cached the old page or cached it incorrectly. Clearing the browser cache and refreshing usually reveals the changes.
5. The server or ISP cached the page
If it still doesn't show, the server or ISP has likely cached the page. This usually cannot be solved immediately; the cache generally updates within about a day. Only with special needs would you consider changing the server or ISP — most of the time it is unnecessary.
In short, whether it is backend, server, browser or ISP caching, the goal is to open pages faster and improve the user experience. As a webmaster, spending a little time on maintenance is worth it. When the front end doesn't reflect updates, don't panic — just troubleshoot in the order above.