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Page Not Eligible for Back/Forward Cache on Squarespace
The page is not eligible for the browser back/forward cache (bfcache), which means navigating back requires a full reload instead of an instant restore.
Issue ID: CWV-BFCACHE-001Severity: minorEffort: M
Why this matters
The page is not eligible for the browser back/forward cache (bfcache), which means navigating back requires a full reload instead of an instant restore. This affects load speed, Core Web Vitals, and how many visitors stay long enough to convert.
Squarespace fix path
How to fix this on Squarespace
Trim images and custom scripts.
- 1Compress images and videos.
- 2Audit code injection and third-party scripts.
- 3Republish and run another speed test.
After you fix it
- ✓Test bfcache eligibility in Chrome DevTools Application panel
Same fix, other platforms
Fix page not eligible for back/forward cache on a different CMS
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