Content refresh for SEO focuses on aligning outdated pages with current SERP expectations. Use these best practices to improve relevance, rankings, and conversions without rewriting everything.
Created: 2026-01-24 | Updated: 2026-01-24
- Re-validate search intent before editing
- Update titles and meta descriptions for higher CTR
- Add missing subtopics and clear examples
- Improve internal links to and from the page
- Remove or merge outdated or duplicate sections
- Add E-E-A-T signals like author expertise and citations
- Optimize for featured snippets and PAA questions
- Refresh images, screenshots, or UI references
- Check page speed and technical issues
- Republish with a clear update date
Quick wins include metadata updates and internal links. Deep refreshes involve intent changes, section rewrites, and consolidation of multiple pages.