How recently and meaningfully content has been updated to remain accurate and useful.
Content freshness reflects recency and relevance. For time-sensitive topics, frequent updates help maintain accuracy and competitiveness. Freshness is not just a date—substantive improvements, new data, and corrected guidance provide stronger signals than superficial changes.
| Criteria | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intent Alignment | Map $content freshness to user journeys and topics | Validate with SERP and on-site behavior |
| Consistency | Encode in components and content standards | Use CMS validations and preview QA |
| Measurement | Track internal CTR, sync signals, conversions | Set guardrails to catch regressions |
Updating a statistics section with current year data
Rewriting tutorials to reflect API or UI changes
Maintains rankings on dynamic topics
Improves user trust and engagement
Prevents decay from outdated guidance
Prioritize refreshes by impact and performance
Add new sections, examples, and citations
Record update history for transparency
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