I am trying to access a URL's cached version where I can see the full version and view the source code. However, when I try to access the text-only version, the screen is blank. The live URL is working properly and the screenshots are showing in Google Search Console. However, I am unable to understand why the text-only version is not accessible.
This is likely due to the cached version being a screenshot-based cache rather than a text-based cache. This means Google has taken a snapshot of the website’s appearance, but not the actual HTML code. As a result, the text-only version is unavailable because there is no text content to display.
This can happen for several reasons:
- Website Design: Websites with heavy reliance on JavaScript or dynamic content might not be fully captured by text-based caching.
- Website Optimization: Some websites may be optimized for speed, using techniques that might not be compatible with text-based caching.
- Google’s Caching Policies: Google may prioritize screenshot-based caching for certain websites, especially those that are visually complex.
You can try these solutions:
- Use the Live URL: The live URL provides the actual HTML code and content.
- Check Google Search Console: Google Search Console can provide insights into how Google perceives your website, including any indexing issues.
- Check for JavaScript Errors: If you suspect JavaScript errors are causing the issue, use developer tools to inspect the website and troubleshoot any errors.