Why does the slider on my Webflow site not work when it is published, but starts working when the page is refreshed?

There can be a few reasons why the slider on your Webflow site may not work when initially loaded, but starts working when the page is refreshed. Here are some possible causes and solutions:

1. JavaScript conflicts: One common reason for this issue is a conflict between JavaScript code on your site. This conflict can prevent the slider from functioning properly on the initial load but gets resolved when the page is refreshed. To fix this, try the following steps:

• Review your custom code: Check if you have any custom JavaScript code that might conflict with the slider's code. Remove or modify the conflicting code to resolve the issue.
• Disable conflicting scripts: If you have third-party scripts powering certain functionalities on your site, try disabling them one by one and refreshing the page to identify the conflicting script. Once identified, reach out to the script provider for a solution or consider an alternative script/plugin.

1. Timing issue: Sometimes, the slider may not initialize properly when the page loads due to a timing issue. This can occur if the slider's JavaScript code is executed before the necessary elements are fully loaded. To resolve this issue:

• Wait for page load: Wrap the code that initializes the slider inside the "window.onload" event listener. This ensures that the code is executed only when all page elements (including images and stylesheets) have finished loading.

1. Caching problem: Another possibility is that your browser or CDN is caching a previous version of the page where the slider wasn't working correctly. When you refresh the page, it fetches the updated version with the fixed slider code. To address this:

• Clear browser cache: Try clearing your browser's cache and refreshing the page again. This forces the browser to fetch the latest version of the site, including any changes made to the slider code.
• Clear CDN cache: If you're using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) like Cloudflare, purge the cache to ensure the latest version of your site is served to visitors.

Remember to save and publish your Webflow project after making any changes to ensure they are applied to the live site. By addressing these potential issues, you should be able to resolve the problem of the slider not working until the page is refreshed.

Additional Questions:

1. How can I troubleshoot JavaScript conflicts on my Webflow site?
2. Why is it important to wrap JavaScript code in the "window.onload" event listener?
3. What steps should I take to clear the cache on my Webflow site and ensure visitors see the latest version?