Google Cache

A Google cached page is a web page that Google's search engine has essentially "taken a photo of" or "memorized." Google Cached web pages function as a back up copy of the web page. They aren't always the most current version of the page, but Cached pages enable users to quickly navigate to the cached (stored) version of a page.

The cached version of a page is helpful when you're trying to go to a website that is temporarily unavailable, has moved to another location, or is clogged with high traffic and it's very slow. You can also sometimes view the cached versions of subscription-only pages. Google's Cached pages store the text, graphics, sound, and the URLs of each web page.

You can find the cached version of a page on Google's Search Engine Results Page (SERP), usually located to the right of each link. Click on the word "Cached" and it will bring up the cached version of the page. There will be a banner or note across the top indicating that it is the cached version of the page, and that it may not be the most current version of the page.