How to Maintain a "Last Updated" Date That is Genuinely Accurate

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Show Real Freshness — Create a topic-based website with Summrly and generate AI-powered honest update tracking

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Maintain a "Last Updated" Date That Is Genuinely Accurate

You don’t need to fake updates to appear fresh. With Summrly, you create a content-first website where AI only updates the “Last Updated” date when real, meaningful changes are made — so your audience and Google know your content is authentically current.

Why a Content-First Website Wins at Authenticity

Most sites auto-update dates on minor edits. Summrly distinguishes between small fixes and real updates — ensuring the timestamp reflects actual content improvements, not trivial changes.

How to Ensure Genuine Update Dates in 5 Steps

Create Your First Topic – Enter your niche (e.g., “health,” “finance,” “education”).
Set Up Your Content Focus – Define what counts as a “real” update (e.g., new section, data refresh).
Add Keywords – Let AI detect meaningful changes vs. minor edits.
Brand Details – Add your tone and update policy.
Complete Setup – AI tracks edits and only updates the date for substantial revisions — fully transparent.

Ready to prove your content is truly fresh — not just pretending?

Enter your topic in the form above and let Summrly generate your first genuinely updated article — no more date inflation.

Case Study: WealthWise Guide

A finance site updated “Last Updated” on every typo fix. They used Summrly to implement AI-powered genuine update tracking. After 3 months, user trust scores rose by 64%, and Google Search Console showed improved “content freshness” signals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI tell the difference between real and fake updates?
Yes. Summrly analyzes edit depth — only significant changes trigger a date update.
Can I define what counts as an update?
Absolutely. Set your own thresholds: word count change, new section, or data refresh.
Does it work for teams and editors?
Yes. Perfect for content teams who want to maintain editorial integrity.
Will this improve SEO?
Yes. Google rewards authentic freshness — not date manipulation.
How do I get started?
Enter your topic in the form above and generate your first genuinely dated update. Show Real Freshness — Create a topic-based website with Summrly and generate AI-powered honest update tracking.

Summary

You don’t need to game the system with fake dates. With Summrly, you create a content-first website that maintains a genuinely accurate “Last Updated” date — so your audience and search engines trust your content’s freshness. Enter your topic in the form above and start being honest about your updates.