Update facts and evidence with verified sources regularly.
- Update facts and evidence with verified sources regularly1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Ensuring information is current and supported by primary sources builds trust and relevancy.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Review category page content for time-sensitive facts and figures.
- Identify primary and authoritative sources to support these facts.
- Replace or update outdated statistics, policies, and examples.
- Document sources and get expert validation where applicable.
- Schedule periodic content reviews to maintain data accuracy.
Watch for
Outdated or unsupported claims can harm credibility and cause ranking drops.
Definition of done
Category content reflects accurate, timely facts verified by authoritative references.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.