What is WordPress caching and why is it important?

WordPress caching is a performance optimization technique that stores frequently accessed data in temporary storage (cache) to reduce server load and improve page load times. When implemented correctly, caching can significantly improve your website’s performance.

There are several types of caching:

  • Page caching: Stores complete HTML pages
  • Object caching: Stores database query results
  • Browser caching: Stores static assets locally

For WordPress sites, you can implement caching easily using the W3 Total Cache plugin, which provides comprehensive caching solutions with multiple configuration options.

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