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How using one date improves SEO and click-through rates

Tyler Tyler O'Shea
Vanessa Vanessa Barokas
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<p>If you’ve updated a post but still see the original publish date in Google search results, you’re not alone. That small detail can make a big difference in how fresh and relevant your post appears—and how likely people are to click on it.</p> <p>This matters because people scanning search results often choose the most current content. If your post looks older than it is, you could lose out on valuable traffic.</p> <p>In the example below, you’ll see the article’s original