AMP Cache, or Accelerated Mobile Pages Cache, is a service provided by Google that caches AMP pages to improve their loading speed for users. When a user requests an AMP page, the request is first checked against the AMP Cache. If the page is found in the cache and is up-to-date, it is served directly from the cache, which significantly reduces the load time.
To utilize AMP Cache, you need to ensure that your AMP pages are properly formatted and validated according to AMP standards. This includes using the correct AMP HTML components and adhering to the AMP specifications. Once your pages are validated, Google's AMP Cache will automatically start caching them.
Here's how you can ensure your AMP pages are cacheable:
Validate Your AMP Pages: Use the AMP Validator tool to ensure your pages meet all AMP standards. This tool will highlight any issues that need to be fixed.
Include the AMP Cache URL: When linking to your AMP pages, use the amphtml protocol in the URL. For example, instead of https://example.com/page.html, use https://example.com/page.html?amp=1.
Serve Correct Headers: Ensure your server is configured to serve the correct MIME types and headers for AMP pages. This includes setting the Content-Type header to text/html; charset=utf-8 and including the X-Accel-Buffering: no header to prevent buffering.
Update Your Pages Regularly: If you make changes to your AMP pages, ensure they are revalidated and recached. You can manually request a cache refresh using the Google Search Console or the AMP Cache URL API.
Example of an AMP Cache URL:
https://example-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/example.com/page.html
By following these steps, you can take advantage of the AMP Cache to improve the performance of your mobile web pages.
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