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Document Revision Date

Including a document revision date in your HTML can be useful for both users and search engines. It informs them about the last time the content was updated. This can be particularly important for content that changes frequently or needs to stay current.

 

Adding a Document Revision Date

You can add the document revision date using the <meta> tag with the name attribute set to "revision" or "last-modified". This isn't a standard practice for SEO but can be beneficial for documentation purposes and some search engines might use it.

 

Example HTML Document with Revision Date

Here’s an enhanced example of an HTML document for codersmile.com, including a meta tag for the document revision date:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <meta name="description" content="CoderSmile - Your go-to resource for coding tutorials, tech news, and programming tips. Enhance your coding skills and stay updated with the latest trends in technology.">
    <meta name="keywords" content="coding, programming, tutorials, tech news, coding tips, CoderSmile">
    <meta name="revision-date" content="2024-05-29">
    <title>CoderSmile - Coding Tutorials, Tech News, and Programming Tips</title>

    <!-- Open Graph Meta Tags -->
    <meta property="og:title" content="CoderSmile - Coding Tutorials, Tech News, and Programming Tips">
    <meta property="og:description" content="CoderSmile - Your go-to resource for coding tutorials, tech news, and programming tips. Enhance your coding skills and stay updated with the latest trends in technology.">
    <meta property="og:image" content="http://codersmile.com/path-to-your-image.jpg">
    <meta property="og:url" content="http://codersmile.com">

    <!-- Twitter Card Meta Tags -->
    <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
    <meta name="twitter:title" content="CoderSmile - Coding Tutorials, Tech News, and Programming Tips">
    <meta name="twitter:description" content="CoderSmile - Your go-to resource for coding tutorials, tech news, and programming tips. Enhance your coding skills and stay updated with the latest trends in technology.">
    <meta name="twitter:image" content="http://codersmile.com/path-to-your-image.jpg">
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Welcome to CoderSmile!</h1>
    <p>Your go-to resource for coding tutorials, tech news, and programming tips. Enhance your coding skills and stay updated with the latest trends in technology.</p>
</body>
</html>

 

Tips for Using Document Revision Date

  • Format the Date Correctly: Use the ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD) to ensure clarity and consistency.
  • Keep It Updated: Regularly update the revision date whenever you make significant changes to the content.
  • Complement with Other Metadata: Ensure the revision date works alongside other meta tags to provide a comprehensive overview of the page’s metadata.

 

Example of Keeping the Revision Date Updated

If you frequently update your content, you might consider automating the update of the revision date. Here is an example of how you might manually update it:

<meta name="revision-date" content="2024-05-29">

You can also include the revision date visibly on the page to inform users directly:

<body>
    <h1>Welcome to CoderSmile!</h1>
    <p>Your go-to resource for coding tutorials, tech news, and programming tips. Enhance your coding skills and stay updated with the latest trends in technology.</p>
    <footer>
        <p>Last updated: May 29, 2024</p>
    </footer>
</body>

 

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