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Content Freshness Sniffer

Detect publish dates, update signals, and freshness markers that affect rankings.

Date detection
Update signals
Live analysis

Publish Date

Detects Schema.org datePublished and Open Graph times.

Modified Date

Finds dateModified and HTTP Last-Modified headers.

Content Age

Calculates how old the content is based on dates found.

Why Freshness Matters

Google's QDF algorithm boosts recent content for time-sensitive queries. Regular updates signal active maintenance.

<30dFresh
30-180dAging
>180dStale

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Google detect freshness?

Through Schema markup (datePublished, dateModified), HTTP headers, and visible date changes.

How often should I update content?

Refresh evergreen content quarterly and update statistics annually.

Live analysisNo data storedInstant results

How to use these SEO tools effectively

Every tool in this section is built for practical execution, not vanity reporting. The fastest way to get value is to run the check on a live page, record the output, implement one targeted fix, and rerun the same check. This short feedback loop helps teams improve technical quality, on-page relevance, and click-through potential without overcomplicating the process.

These utilities are best used as diagnostics inside a broader workflow: audit first, prioritize issues by business impact, ship fixes, then validate outcomes in Search Console and analytics. For example, improving heading hierarchy, metadata, or internal linking typically works best when aligned with a specific landing page objective and a measurable conversion goal.

Recommended workflow

  1. Pick one URL and one KPI (rank improvement, CTR uplift, or conversion lift).
  2. Run the relevant tool and export/copy findings for implementation notes.
  3. Fix the highest-impact issue first (technical blockers before cosmetic tweaks).
  4. Recheck the page and document what changed.
  5. Repeat weekly until the page reaches stable performance.

If you need a full workflow, start from Technical SEO, then move to On-Page SEO, and finish withLink Building diagnostics.