What are the best practices for configuring cache expiration times?

Optimal cache expiration times depend on how frequently your content changes:

  • Static Content: Set longer expiration (1 week to 1 month)
  • Dynamic Content: Shorter expiration (1-24 hours)
  • User-specific Content: Minimal or no caching
  • Media Files: Longer expiration (1 month or more)

The Cache Enabler plugin allows fine-tuned control over cache expiration times for different content types. It also provides options for excluding specific pages or post types from caching.