Comments on: Does The Post Date Affect Your Opinion Of The Content?

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:59:01 +0000

I don’t think removing the date is the right solution though. If I see a post without a date, particular something informative or technical (instead of just fun or opinion) – I won’t give it credit without a date. Because who knows how old it is?

The way I deal with this issue is to either write a new post about why the original post is still useful and relevant and add updated information, OR add dated “update” sections to the top of the original post that gives new information with a more recent timestamp.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:55:50 +0000

I generally don’t care about the date as long as the information seems sound and pertinent to my situation. However, before I spread the info about I will often check the date to see how likely it is that others are already aware of it (ie: I’m just now getting into GTD, so I don’t need to gush about it to others).

By: Frank C

Frank C — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:28:03 +0000

A lot of my niche blogs, which are essentially niche mini-sites, have timeless info and go unchanged for long periods. I have done several free dateless WordPress themes that I make available. But, it does depend on the subject matter.

For example, if you wanted to do a site on crochet techniques this info is essentially the same today as it was for your great-grandmother. But, if you’re talking about current tech items or current news trends like banking and mortgages it’s best to date your material and to keep it timely.

By: Tom Guard

Tom Guard — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:28:19 +0000

I was just looking on how to remove the date from my blog. Any plugins or advice on how to remove it? Thanks for the post.

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:10:12 +0000

Hey STeven,

To clarify my vote, if the content is still valid then probably not. With that said, if we’re talking about anything techie, I’ll discount it if it’s more than a few months old.

George