Question: Why have the interactions on my portfolio website stopped working on the live site, but still work fine in the preview?
There could be several reasons why the interactions on your portfolio website have stopped working on the live site but still work fine in the preview. Here are a few potential causes and solutions you can try:
Cache Issues: The browser cache may be causing the live site to show a previous version without the updated interactions. To resolve this, you can ask visitors to clear their cache or implement cache-busting techniques in your website settings.
JavaScript Errors: It's possible that there are JavaScript errors on the live site that are preventing the interactions from working properly. Check the browser console for any error messages and fix them accordingly. Make sure that any custom code you have added is error-free.
Incompatibility with Older Browsers: Some interactions rely on modern CSS or JavaScript features that older browsers do not support. Test your website on different browsers and versions to see if the issue persists. If it does, you may need to find alternative ways to achieve the desired functionality or consider excluding certain interactions for older browsers.
CSS Conflicts: Conflicts between CSS classes, styles, or selectors could interfere with your interactions. Double-check your stylesheets and ensure that there are no conflicting rules that may be overriding or causing issues with your interactions.
External Dependencies: If your interactions rely on external libraries or scripts, ensure that they are properly linked and loaded on the live site. Check the network tab of your browser's developer tools to see if there are any missing resources or failed requests.
Webflow Hosting Settings: If you are using Webflow hosting, check your hosting settings to make sure that the correct version of the site is being published. Sometimes, changes may not be published to the live site if the wrong version is selected.
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) Issues: If you are making requests to external APIs or resources that have CORS restrictions, the live site may be blocked from accessing them. Review the CORS configuration of the resources you are accessing and make sure they are properly configured to allow requests from your live site's domain.
By investigating these potential causes, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue with your interactions not working on the live site. Remember to thoroughly test and preview your website before making it live to ensure that all interactions function as intended.
Additional Questions:
- How can I troubleshoot JavaScript errors on my live website?
- What are some cache-busting techniques to ensure visitors see the latest version of my website?
- What are some best practices for testing websites on different browsers and versions?
