CSS only loading if in edit mode

Question

I have created a custom master page a page layout that references a custom CSS file.

Problem:

A problem I'm running into is that the page will load the CSS only when you are in edit mode; however, when you click save, the page returns to normal display mode and the CSS goes away.

What could I do to fix this?

Answer 1

Is your css in layout placed within PlaceHolderAdditionalPageHead placeholder in your Page Layout?

e.g.

<asp:ContentPlaceHolder id="PlaceHolderAdditionalPageHead" runat="server">
    <link href="/Style Library/css/????.css" rel="stylesheet">
</asp:ContentPlaceHolder>