Web Development
Web Developer Guidelines
Visual Design Recommendations

Checkpoint 10.10 - Core

The Last modified: date is present and automated

Mandatory

WoVG

The Last modified: date at the bottom of the web page shows the last time that content for that particular web page was updated and provides users with information on the currency of the content presented on the page.

Requirement

All web sites must have a Last modified: date in the footer of each page.

Recommendation

This date will potentially be different on all pages on the web site as content on the web pages is modified.

Checking Tool

View the web pages in a browser to check the appearance of the Last modified: date.

 

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