Abstract: A method and system for optimizing Internet applications. A centralized cache server connected to a plurality of web servers provides a cached copy of the requested dynamic content if it is available in its cache. Preferably, the centralized cache server determines if the cached copy is still fresh. If the requested content is unavailable from its cache, the centralized cache server directs the client request to the application server. The response is delivered to the client and a copy of the response is stored in the cache by the centralized cache server. Preferably, the centralized cache server utilizes a pre-determined caching rules to selectively store the response from the application server.