Important news belongs on your front page — and fast! TownNews.com's updated selection of cache-bypassing flags help ensure that your pivotal news content goes live almost as quickly as you post it, even during traffic spikes.
How it works
Any block with the following flags in its query rules will update quickly: Breaking, Developing, Feature, Top story, Spotlight or Urgent. When these flags are applied to a BLOX CMS asset, your content goes live fast, typically within a minute of publishing.*
Need to update a story? Don't worry, properly flagged content will continue to post quickly. For example, you can publish a short news piece on a developing story, and add new information as it unfolds. Changes to the edited version of the article will post to the front page, and your readers will have access almost immediately.
Why (smart) caching is critical
Today's sites are loaded with images, videos, ads and much, much more. Smart caching strategies, like those employed in BLOX CMS, allow complex content to be pre-processed and stored, making delivery extremely efficient.
When you add a cache-clearing flag, pieces of your site will be intelligently purged from cache, while leaving portions that aren't updated as frequently in place. This allows high-priority news to quickly hit your home page without slowing down delivery of the rest of your site.
*External factors like the end user’s browser settings and network speed may still prevent them from seeing changes right away.
Paige Ruba (pruba@townnews.com) is a marketing specialist at TownNews.com.
