JotCache extension for Joomla, from JotComponents, is a caching extension that can increase the page load speed of your Joomla sites. Join us in this Watch Me Work live stream as we work together to explore and figure out some of the settings within JotCache - E.G., how to exclude specific Joomla pages from being cached. After all, who wouldn't like to increase their website speed and achieve a higher Joomla website speed optimzation?
00:00:00 โ Intro & Sponsors & Topic Overview
00:00:42 โ What Is JotCache? Install & Settings
00:10:15 โ Browser Cache, URLs & Security Features
00:16:01 โ Recache, Cron Scripts & Global Config
00:19:19 โ How JotCache Saved a Radio Station
00:28:27 โ Cache Cleaner Integration & URL Exclusions
00:39:28 โ Find Non-SEF URLs: 4 Methods
00:54:27 โ Exclude Dynamic Content from JotCache
00:59:00 โ Test & Fix URL Exclusions in JotCache
01:08:07 โ Exclude Components, Modules & Positions
01:17:03 โ Browser Cache: Games, Videos & PDFs
01:26:38 โ Cron Job Setup & Troubleshooting in cPanel
01:56:18 โ Server Monitoring: Munin & KernelCare
02:11:29 โ Cron Running: Pages Recaching Live
02:18:35 โ Wrap-Up & Upcoming Streams
Summary
1. Intro, Encore Performance & Collab Overview
Tim opens the stream, introduces JotCache as the topic, and sets up the collaboration format for exploring this caching extension.
2. What is JotCache? Caching Explained
The concept of caching is explained: storing pre-generated pages to serve to visitors without hitting the database, dramatically improving site speed.
3. Finding, Downloading & Installing JotCache
Tim walks through finding JotCache on JotComponents.net, downloading it, and installing both the component and plugin on a staging site.
4. JotCache Component & Plugin Settings
The component overview shows cached pages in the backend. Plugin settings are configured including cache lifetime, auto clean, and URL processing options.
5. The Snow Day Story: How JotCache Saved a Radio Station
A real-world success story is shared: a radio station's site crashed during a snow day when thousands of parents checked for closures. JotCache saved them by serving static cached pages.
6. Recache Feature: Spider Your Site & Pre-Cache All Pages
The recache feature is demonstrated, which spiders the entire site and pre-caches every pageโperfect for ensuring all content is ready before heavy traffic events.
7. Three Green Buttons & Regular Labs Integration
Maintenance, Global Cache, and Plugin Status buttons are explained, along with how Regular Labs Cache Cleaner integrates with JotCache for automated cache management.
8. Excluding URLs from Cache (Four Methods)
Tim covers why and how to exclude dynamic content from caching. Four methods are shown: creating a single article menu item, Better Preview Pro (the question mark trick), sh404SEF URLs Manager, and JCE Editor Link Browser.
9. Excluding Entire Components, Module Positions & Browser Cache
Excluding full components like J2Store and JDonation is demonstrated, along with excluding specific module positions. The browser cache feature forces local browser caching for large assets like games, videos, and PDFs.
10. Cron Script Setup for Automated Recaching & Wrap-Up
A complete cron script walkthrough is provided: creating a cryptic directory, moving scripts, finding JPath Base (server path to Joomla), and adding the cron job in cPanel. After troubleshooting path issues, the cron runs successfully. Tim wraps up with upcoming streams including Rick Span, Boxing Day Open House, and Vinny's Christmas Eve stream.
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