This article contains the step-by-step guide on how to optimise your WP Super Cache plugin for your WordPress website. You may also watch the Setup and Basic Usage of WP Super Cache Video Tutorial.
Step 1: Login to your WordPress Website
Step 2: Download, Install & Activate WP Super Cache
Under plugins, select “Add New”
Type in “WP Super Cache” in the keyword search bar, click “Install Now” for WP Super Cache
Once installed, click “Activate”
Step 3: Setup WP Super Cache
Under “Settings”, select “WP Super Cache”
By default, Caching is turned off. Click Caching On followed by selecting “Update Status”
Once done, select the “Advanced” tab
Check the following settings as per the screenshot
Cache Delivery Method: Change to “Expert”
Miscellaneous: Check “Don’t cache pages for known users. (Recommended)”
Miscellaneous: Check “304 Not Modified browser caching. Indicate when a page has not been modified since it was last requested. (Recommended)”
Select “Update Status”
Scroll down and click “Update Status”
Scroll down to “Expiry Time & Garbage Collection”
Cache Timeout: Change to “14400” seconds
Select “Change Expiration”
That’s it! Your WordPress site will now be optimised with the recommended settings for WP Super Cache.