Official statement
Google notes that many websites use fake update dates (like '2024 update year') that add no real value for users. Google sometimes tries to ignore this misleading information.
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TL;DR
Google claims that it can ignore misleading update dates on websites. This means that simply changing the date will not be enough to influence rankings if the content hasn’t actually been modified.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Comment savoir si Google ignore mes dates de mise à jour ?
Observez vos positions dans les SERP après avoir effectué une mise à jour ; un défaut de mouvement peut indiquer un problème.
Faut-il utiliser des données structurées pour les dates ?
Oui, les données structurées aident Google à mieux comprendre le contexte de votre contenu.
Une mise à jour de contenu implique-t-elle toujours un changement de date ?
Non, un changement de date devrait refléter une modification substantielle du contenu, et non juste des ajustements mineurs.
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