Quick Answer
For search, voice, and "just tell me what to do".
The core of your product might be timeless, but examples, data, and language conventions shift. AI can refresh these elements while preserving your core message. Updated examples make old products feel current; fresh data maintains credibility; modern language prevents products from feeling dated. This surface-level freshness extends product life significantly.
Key Takeaways:
- Surface elements date faster than core content
- AI can update examples while preserving meaning
- Fresh data maintains credibility
- Language conventions shift over time
- Surface freshness extends product life
Playbook
Identify elements that date fastest
Create templates for AI-refreshable content
Schedule regular refresh cycles
Maintain core message while updating examples
Test refreshed content with audiences
Common Pitfalls
- Changing meaning while updating examples
- Refreshing too frequently (inconsistency)
- Examples that don't fit core message
- Automation that introduces errors
Metrics to Track
Content age vs. perceived age
Refresh frequency by content type
Customer perception of currentness
Error rate in refreshed content
Sales impact of freshness
FAQ
How often should I refresh examples?
Depends on the field. Tech examples might need yearly updates; human psychology examples might last decades. Monitor customer feedback.
Will customers notice the updates?
They should feel the product is current without noticing specific changes. Seamless freshness is the goal.
What if the core content also needs updating?
That's a revision, not a refresh. Core updates require more thought and might warrant a new version or product.
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