#118 How To Keep Your Website Fresh, Build Trust & Optimise for 2025 SEO Success

In this highly practical episode of the 90-Day Website Mastery Podcast, Jonny Ross and Pascal Fintoni tackle one of the most common questions faced by marketing leaders: How often should I update my website, and does it really help my SEO? They explore the delicate balance between content freshness and quality, and share actionable strategies you can immediately apply to improve your website’s performance. Jonny and Pascal also discuss Google's latest AI-powered TV announcement from CES 2025, and how emerging AI technology could revolutionise small business marketing. Plus, they reveal two powerful AI tools — Notebook LM and Rytr — that help marketing teams produce high-quality content efficiently. If you're a Marketing Manager, Marketing Director, CMO or business leader seeking smarter ways to drive organic growth, stay compliant, and build trust with your audience, this episode is packed with insights you can use today. Frequently Asked Questions Covered In This EpisodeDoes updating my website regularly still impact my Google rankings? Jonny and Pascal explain how Google’s algorithm has evolved from rewarding frequent updates to prioritising high-quality, relevant content updates. They outline which parts of your website should be regularly reviewed — from About Us pages to case studies — and why strategic content creation beats quantity. How can small businesses leverage AI like Google’s Gemini or Notebook LM? The hosts analyse Google's AI-powered TV technology and share practical applications for small businesses, including personalising customer journeys, generating blog inspiration, and streamlining content research. What tools can help my marketing team create better content faster? Two standout AI tools are explored: Notebook LM (Google): Transform static content into interactive, audio-powered summaries and critiques, perfect for website audits, client research, and content planning.Rytr: An AI writing assistant that accelerates copywriting while maintaining SEO quality, ideal for blog posts, product descriptions, and ad copy. How can social proof pop-ups increase conversions on my website? Jonny introduces real-time social proof pop-ups — simple tools that display recent purchases or sign-ups to create trust and urgency for new visitors, ultimately boosting conversion rates. Why is updating your website’s privacy policy and terms critical for SEO and compliance? Pascal explains how outdated privacy policies can impact Google rankings, legal compliance and visitor trust. He also discusses future regulations that may require businesses to declare AI use on websites. Key Takeaways & What You’ll Learn (with timestamps) 00:17 – 02:08 – Introduction & celebrating WebProud’s launch 02:15 – 07:10 – Does updating your website improve SEO? The truth about content freshness 07:18 – 14:15 – Google’s AI-powered TV and how small businesses can leverage emerging AI 14:28 – 20:57 – AI tools that simplify content creation: Rytr and Notebook LM 21:09 – 26:30 – Website call to action: Implementing social proof pop-ups & reviewing your privacy policy 26:31 – 28:56 – Final reflections, action steps, and additional resourcesActionable Resources Mentioned Notebook LM by Google – notebooklm.googleRytr AI Copywriting Tool – <a href="https://rytr.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...