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Is it worth time to update my old blog post? Or should I go for a better new article about the new content? Which one would be better for seo?
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It depends on the content of the blog post and the reason for the update. If the post is still relevant and accurate but just needs a few minor changes or updates, it might be sufficient to simply edit the existing post. This will help to preserve the post's original publishing date and any search engine rankings it has gained.

On the other hand, if the post is significantly out of date or if you have a lot of new information to add, it might be better to create a new post. This will give you the opportunity to fully address the updated information and provide the most current and comprehensive information to your readers.

Ultimately, the best option will depend on the specific circumstances of your blog and the content you are working with.
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 It depends on what you want to achieve and what you need to do at the moment. If you want to update your blog post, you should create a new post. If you need to learn more about the new content, you should go for a better new article.
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if the post is significantly out of date or if you have a lot of new information to add, it might be better to create a new post. This will give you the opportunity to fully address the updated information and provide the most current and comprehensive information to your readers.

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It is a good idea to update the information in your blog post if you find a need for an update. Updated fresh content is always a good signal for search engines. An up-to-date article means it is more helpful to the readers. A visitor to a post on your blog is always expecting the current answer to a query. If you have something to add to the old post then it is much more beneficial as longer content will get a better ranking in searches. 

Another good thing to get a better rank in searches is to combine your old posts together. By combining multiple posts related to the same topic, you will be creating longer content with relevant keywords. By doing this you will see your underperforming older posts get a boost in search traffic sooner or later. Try spicing up your article with copyright-free images.

A detailed guide describing all about combining multiple posts in WordPress or Blogger can be found here. How to combine your blog posts successfully?

While combining blog posts you should make a 301 redirect from the source blog post to the new/updated blog post.

For example, if two blog posts A and B are combined and decided to keep the blog post A with the combined/updated content, then you should redirect the B's URL to A. It must be a 301 redirect. So that you won't lose your existing traffic and search engines will rank your new post. You should first decide which post to keep and which one to ditch. A better-ranked blog post should be kept and chosen for the combined content.
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If you have older blog posts that people still read, then it is best to update the information. Especially if this is a review site and things have changed about your review. You can always leave the article the same as it is and add an UPDATE to the article. In the update, you'll explain all the changes and what has happened since you wrote the post. This is very common in blogging and especially in review sites. 

However, if you are writing how-to articles that tell a person how to do something and the technology has changed it is better to write a new article with the new instructions on it. Go back to your original article and write an update that will tell people that some of the steps have changed and let them know for what program. For example, if you wrote instructions for using Windows XP and now you need to tell people how it will work in Windows 7 or 10, you will add this to the update. You will also add a link in the update to go to the new set of instructions. 
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If you are given a choice between publishing a new post or updating an old content, I think updating the old blog post that are still generating views is better than publishing a new post. Google loves old content that is frequently updated.
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If your old blog post still gets lots of views, you should update it, especially if it's just a minor update. However, if it's something very major and noticeable, definitely go for a new article. This especially applies if your old post doesn't have as many views as your newer posts. If you edit your old post, chances are that the posting date will remain unchanged, and it'll remain at the bottom of your blog, where people won't see it. However, if you post a completely new article, you're more likely to get more views and gain a larger audience because it's at the top of your blog. If you're making money from affiliate programs like Google Adsense, you should always go for the choice that gives you more exposure.
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People prefer to read new post, they don't pay attention to old post, and they hardly notice changes, unless you incorporate it into a new post. New post means new idea, new topic, freshness. When I browse my favorite blog, I only look for new news, and ignore the old ones, because I feel and I have already seen the content, and  I think the same applies to other people. 
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Yes agreed, People want to be updated and really want to read new articles, that's why we always watch news on TV or even online. :)

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Sometimes, creating a new interest blog is better than updating your blog. But now, I think you can create multiple blog in one account. All you have to do is just add a new one that is interest by many, and once it hits your reach visitors goal, update it every now and then, Try to communicate with readers if they ask a questions. It takes a long time to build your own blogs and it takes longer to succeed. Sometimes, if you lucky enough, you can have lots of visitors in your site.I have blog about baking, I rarely update it actually. And in terms of visitors it's not that a lot. So i decided to leave for a moment and just add new updates soon enough if I have interesting food recipe on it. So, in conclusion, weather you keep update your old blog or create a new one, communicate with your audience.
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If you are referring to updating a blog post about the same topic you want to make a new post about I think updating the old blogspot will be the best because if one's blog is ranked better on search engine whenever the keyword of that topic is search on search engines that topic from one's blog will be shown and the users or reader might get the outdated information,so it better that is updated in case search engine bring that up for a searcher.

But if it just a new topic then creating a new blogpost it is and continous updating of the blog is Paramount if one really want to maximize the benefits herein of updating a blog frequently.

More views and traffic means more money for a monetized blog at least with Google AdSense. I think bloggers should know this.
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In my opinion this is question seem to contradict eachother,  "old articles" write "new article" about a "new content" these are three things that are seem not to be linked.
You can only update your old article in a blog if the update will be linked to the old content in the blog,  for instance you have written an article about a particular app for long which people had benefited from and there new features added to it which your followers are not aware of,  it is better to upgrade such content for better understanding of both old and new followers or visitors to your blog. This gives better ranking.
If you have a new idea entrely,  there is no need going back to old content that have no relationship with your new article, you just created new one and thats all.
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It depends upon your traffic or audience. If your old blog post is still viewed by people then try updating it and add on some new stuffs in there, but when it doesn't match the searches on google nowadays then go make a new one for you to gain more viewers in your blog post.
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I have the same situation. I have not updated my old blog site and created a new two months ago. I think it is best to do a new one.
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If you had lots of viewers and followers on your old blog then I am sure people would love to see more of your posts , or if you feel like you need to start over , then just make a new one 
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I don't have a blog for now but i will advise you update the old post to keep your audience coming back to read and get updated on what they read before.
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The decision to update an old blog post or create a new one will depend on your specific goals and the context of the post in question. It can be helpful to review your old content periodically and consider whether it is still relevant and worth maintaining.
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It really depends on the situation. If the blog post is still relevant and up-to-date, then updating it may be the better option. This way, you can keep the original content intact while also adding new information to keep it fresh. However, if the post is outdated or no longer relevant, then it is likely better to create a new post so that your content is more relevant to your readers. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which approach is best for your particular situation.
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in my opinion, it is always best to keep everything up-to-date as much as possible. now thats not saying everyday you have to update an article but you should take some time out to update some of your older posts especially if theyre still generating views
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Updating old blog posts with new, relevant content can improve SEO and provide value to readers. However, creating new articles can also attract new readers and improve website traffic. It's recommended to do both, by updating existing content while also creating new articles that address new topics or expand on existing ones.
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Whether to update an old blog post or create a new one depends on several factors. Here are some things to consider:

Relevance: Is the topic still relevant and timely? If the information in your old post is no longer accurate or up-to-date, it may be better to create a new post with updated information. On the other hand, if the topic is still relevant, but some of the details are outdated, you can consider updating the old post.

Traffic: How much traffic does your old post get? If it's a popular post that still receives a lot of traffic, updating it may be more beneficial than creating a new post. You can add new information or examples to keep it fresh and engaging.

Backlinks: Does your old post have backlinks? If your post has backlinks from other websites, it may be better to update the old post rather than creating a new one. This will ensure that you keep the link juice and avoid creating broken links.

Time and effort: Updating an old post can take less time and effort than creating a new one from scratch. However, if the changes are significant, it may be better to create a new post.

Overall, it's important to consider your goals, your audience, and the value you can add to your content when deciding whether to update an old post or create a new one
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On the other hand, if the post is significantly out of date or if you have a lot of new information to add, it might be better to create a new post. This will give you the opportunity to fully address the updated information and provide the most current and comprehensive information to your readers.
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Tweaking an old post takes far less time than writing something new, you'll boost the quality of your blog, and your post will be easy to promote on social media. If your old post already has some authority, you can almost guarantee that it will rank higher for searches after you spend some time updating it.
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The content matters a lot that is in that blog post because if the content in that blog post isn't outdated information then update it but if it is the most outdated information then don't just write another post.
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if the post is significantly out of date or if you have a lot of new information to add, it might be better to create a new post. This will give you the opportunity to fully address the updated information and provide the most current and comprehensive information to your readers.

Ultimately, the best option will depend on the specific circumstances of your blog and the content you are working with.
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