What Does a Cached Snapshot of Page Mean?

Search engines like Google use the information on the cached version of a website to determine whether it is a close match to your search query, according to GoogleGuide.com.FeaturesCached versions of pages won't display exactly how the page is supposed to appear because it can take months to finally cache any particular page and the website may have changed by that time. Also, Web crawlers usually do not cache Web-based applications, such as those written in JavaScript.BenefitsIf you need to find a website that no longer exists or is temporarily down, a cached version is almost always available. Also, search engines often highlight terms you search for on the cached page. References Internet Archive: FAQ Way Back Machine GoogleGuide.com: Cached Pages TimeAtlas.com: Show Me the Cache