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title: Schema Maintenance: Keeping Data Healthy and Current
slug: schema maintenance
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### Guide
### Why Schema Maintenance Matters
Schema maintenance is the ongoing process of reviewing, correcting, and refreshing your structured data to stay compliant and visible to AI.

### How to Maintain
- Schedule quarterly audits.
- Replace outdated URLs or file paths.
- Update JSON/YAML metadata like lastModified dates.

### Outcome
Regular schema maintenance prevents broken citations and keeps your brand in active rotation within AI assistants’ trusted sources.