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Factors to Consider before Updating Online Content

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When it comes to online content, one often has the advantageous ability to edit and update older entries. However, certain factors need to be considered that can help decide whether to update an older piece or to generate new content centred around a previous entry that continues to garner considerable attention and thus, can be taken advantage of going forward.

Here we examine the factors that go into taking advantage of online content when it comes to specific articles that continue to generate interest and traffic for the writer. Advantages in the form of editing an older entry to make it even more relevant or generating new content related to said entry and taking advantage of prior interest, which would be redirected into the newer content. The factors for consideration being the cause for the update, the new information, the angle (whether it is still in line with the older editorial's arguments) and whether or not the original article itself is already too detailed and comprehensive.

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A discussion about the benefits of the online platform when it comes to updating older articles and content, and how certain factors need to be considered when it comes to updating an older article or the possibility of creating something new that is related to the older content.

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When it comes to independent and even general online journalism, writers have the luxury to revisit older, contentious writings with updated information or an even updated angle on the information, and the prospects of editing/updating the previous piece, or to create new pieces based upon its popularity. Naturally, with new information and angles, one might be at odds with the original editorial slant of one's original article. As such, there are a few ways that this can be addressed, allowing one to practically arrive at the appropriate choice.

In the case of an older extensive piece that contains a lot of information, one can consider editing said piece with newer content that is germane to its central argument. However, this would require some considerations on their own. For one, was the original piece compelling in its own right? Did it generate a lot of interest and traffic where it was published? Could it use more information to further reinforce the core arguments? Is it already full of ...

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