diff --git a/docs/content/templates/variables.md b/docs/content/templates/variables.md
index 5d9baf1d7..84076a269 100644
--- a/docs/content/templates/variables.md
+++ b/docs/content/templates/variables.md
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Also available is `.Site` which has the following:
 **.Site.LanguageCode** A string representing the language as defined in the site configuration.<br>
 **.Site.DisqusShortname** A string representing the shortname of the Disqus shortcode as defined in the site configuration.<br>
 **.Site.Copyright** A string representing the copyright of your web site as defined in the site configuration.<br>
-**.Site.LastChange** A string representing the last time content has been updated.<br>
+**.Site.LastChange** A string representing the date/time of the most recent change to your site, based on the [`date` variable]({{< ref "content/front-matter.md#required-variables" >}}) in the front matter of your content pages.<br>
 **.Site.Permalinks** A string to override the default permalink format. Defined in the site configuration.<br>
 **.Site.BuildDrafts** A boolean (Default: false) to indicate whether to build drafts. Defined in the site configuration.<br>
 **.Site.Data**  Custom data, see [Data Files](/extras/datafiles/).<br>