Website Audit - When is my audit updated?
Understanding the Version Field: Overview
The Version field in the Website Audit identifies the date the monthly audit was run. This timestamp establishes the exact point in time the website was evaluated and serves as the baseline for comparison against any subsequent website updates.
What the Version Field Represents
Audit Run Date: The specific date the automated and manual audit checks were executed.
Snapshot in Time: A fixed reference that captures the website’s state (content, structure, tracking, compliance elements, and messaging) as of that date.
Comparison Anchor: The benchmark used to assess changes, improvements, or regressions in future audits.
Why the Version Field Matters
Change Tracking: Clearly shows whether updates made to the website occurred before or after the audit was performed.
Progress Measurement: Enables month-over-month comparisons to validate that recommended actions were implemented and are reflected in the next audit.
Accountability & Alignment: Ensures internal teams, agencies, and stakeholders are reviewing and discussing the same audit version when making decisions.
Compliance & Documentation: Provides an auditable trail that supports regulatory alignment, internal reviews, and historical reporting.
How to Use the Version Field
Review the Version Date before evaluating findings or recommendations.
Confirm Update Timing: If a change is not reflected in the audit, verify whether it was implemented after the version date.
Reference in Communication: When discussing findings with teams or vendors, cite the audit version to avoid confusion.
Validate Improvements: Look for changes to appear in the next month’s version to confirm successful implementation.
Example
Version: 2025-12-17
Interpretation: The audit reflects the website as it existed on December 17, 2025. Any website updates made after this date will not appear until the following month.
Best Practices
Always reference the latest version when making prioritization or budget decisions.
Keep a simple log of website changes with dates to align updates with audit versions.
Use version-to-version comparisons to demonstrate measurable progress and ROI over time.
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