How to Configure Browser Cache in Page Cache PRO Module
Benefits of Browser cache and GZIP
Browser caching and GZIP compression are essential for enhancing website performance. Browser caching stores static resources, such as images, CSS, and JavaScript, in the user's browser. This reduces server load and speeds up page loading times on subsequent visits. GZIP compression minimizes the size of files sent from the server to the browser, further accelerating the loading process and improving user experience.
Configuration instructions
Step 1: From the module configuration page, navigate to the "Other cache" page.
Step 2: Turn on the "Enable browser cache and Gzip" switch to activate these features.
Step 3: Default PrestaShop settings vs. custom settings
Using default PrestaShop settings: If you choose to apply the default PrestaShop settings for browser cache, all elements will follow predefined lifetime values:
- Browser cache image lifetime: 1 month
- Browser cache icon lifetime: 1 year
- Browser cache CSS lifetime: 1 week
- Browser cache JS lifetime: 1 week
- Browser cache font lifetime: 1 year
Customizing cache lifetime: If you prefer to customize the cache lifetime for each browser cache element individually, turn off the "Use default PrestaShop settings" option. This allows you to set specific cache durations according to your needs, providing greater control over browser caching behavior.
Step 4: After configuring the settings, save your changes to apply the browser cache and GZIP optimizations.
Conclusion
By following these steps to configure browser cache and GZIP in the Page Cache PRO module, you can significantly improve your PrestaShop store's performance. Enjoy faster loading times and a better user experience, which can lead to higher customer satisfaction and increased conversion rates.