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dateline
The published and modified dates on a page, visible and in structured data, and whether they agree.
What dateline means
The published and modified dates on a page, visible and in structured data, and whether they agree. A modified date that changes on every build is discarded as noise; a page with no date at all cannot be judged for freshness, which for a fast-moving subject is a reason to be passed over.
What dateline can and cannot support
| It can support | It cannot support |
|---|---|
| The published and modified dates on a page, visible and in structured data, and whether they agree. | A modified date that changes on every build is discarded as noise; a page with no date at all cannot be judged for freshness, which for a fast-moving subject is a reason to be passed over. |
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Showing a record existed at a date without asking anyone to trust us.
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Questions about dateline
What is dateline?
The published and modified dates on a page, visible and in structured data, and whether they agree.
What does dateline not show or guarantee?
A modified date that changes on every build is discarded as noise; a page with no date at all cannot be judged for freshness, which for a fast-moving subject is a reason to be passed over.
Which area of the glossary does dateline belong to?
Proof and provenance: Showing a record existed at a date without asking anyone to trust us.
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