Main page in wordpress not the page displayed on actual site.

Hello, There could be a conflict or other areas of cache not cleared. Here are some steps you can take with the info above. If this doesn’t work, please provide more info on your site like theme/css/etc.

Clear All Caches

• Besides hosting-level cache (e.g., memcache, server cache), there might be other layers of caching involved. Ensure to clear:
  • Browser Cache: Try loading the page in an incognito/private window to bypass browser caching.
  • Plugin Cache: If you use any caching plugins like WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, or WP Rocket, make sure their cache is cleared even if they are disabled.
  • CDN Cache: If you’re using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) like Cloudflare or another provider, clear the CDN cache.

Check Page/Post Revision

• Visit the WordPress editor for the page in question and ensure that the latest version has been saved and published. Sometimes, the editor may show a different version that hasn’t been properly pushed to the front end.
• In the editor, check for revisions (in the “Revisions” tab or section). Ensure the right revision has been published.

Inspect Theme Cache Mechanism

• Some themes have built-in caching mechanisms or page builders (like Elementor, WPBakery, or Divi) that may use a separate caching system. If you’re using a page builder, make sure its cache is cleared.
• Check the theme’s settings panel for any caching options and clear them.

That first one decodes to

*:not(input):not(textarea)::selection {
            background-color: transparent !important;
            color: inherit !important;
        }

        *:not(input):not(textarea)::-moz-selection {
            background-color: transparent !important;

Are you using any caching/optimization plugins that might “optimize” CSS by encoding it as base64?

Thankyou @4thhubbard and @sterndata both for your advice.

I will work through your suggestions.

I have tried multiple browsers and also private mode. Checked revisions. Removed all plugins. Next step will be to investigate the theme.

@sterndata I do not understand the coding part of your suggestion sorry.

Will return soon.

Thanks again for your support thus far.

I’m not asking you to code anything. I’m decoding what you see. This *might* be due to a plugin. Are you using any optimization plugins?