The update time of online novels varied from person to person. Different authors and readers had different preferences and needs. However, generally speaking, the frequency of updates for online novels should be to maintain the interest of readers and attract their attention. Some authors might update their novels once a week to keep readers updated and keep them reading. Others might update more frequently to create more plot changes and suspense between chapters to attract readers 'interest and improve the reading experience. It was important for the author to adjust the frequency of updates based on reader feedback and the overall situation of the novel to ensure that the novel maintained its appeal and met the needs of the readers. Therefore, not having a fixed update schedule was the best method. The best strategy was to adjust flexibly according to the actual situation.