Website Has Outdated Copyright, Content, or Business Info
Old phone numbers, hours, addresses, staff, services, or an old copyright year make your site look neglected and hurt trust.
Common signs of this issue
- The footer shows last year's (or older) copyright date.
- Phone number, address, or hours are wrong.
- Listed staff, services, or prices are out of date.
- Seasonal promos or old news are still on the homepage.
Safe checks you can do yourself
None of these require sharing passwords with anyone.
- Read your homepage, contact page, and footer as a brand-new visitor — note anything inaccurate.
- Verify the core facts: phone, address, email, hours, and main services.
- Check the copyright year in the footer (the easiest "is this site maintained?" signal for visitors).
- Make sure your details match your Google listing and social profiles — mismatches confuse customers and search engines.
- Look for obvious stale content: "new for [old year]," expired offers, or former staff.
What this usually means
Usually the site simply hasn't been updated in a while. Individually each item is small, but together they signal neglect — and wrong contact info or hours can directly cost you customers.
An auto-updating copyright year and a quick quarterly review prevent most of this.
What not to do
- Don't leave wrong contact details or hours up — those mistakes lose real business.
- Don't let the copyright year fall behind; set it to update automatically.
- Don't forget to update your Google and social listings to match.
When to get help
Most text updates you can do yourself. If your site is hard to edit, or you'd like a refresh plus an arrangement to keep things current, that's exactly what an ongoing website care plan is for.
Not sure what to do next?
Answer a few short questions and we'll point you to the safest next step — DIY, a freelancer, or a direct review. No passwords required.
Frequently asked questions
Does an old copyright year really matter?
It's a small thing visitors notice. An outdated year quietly signals the site (and maybe the business) isn't actively maintained. Set it to update automatically.
How often should I review my site's info?
A quick check each quarter for hours, contact details, services, and prices keeps your site accurate and trustworthy with little effort.