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The E-E-A-T checklist Google actually rewards in 2026
Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness. Here is the operational checklist your editorial team can run before every publish.
E-E-A-T is the quality scaffolding Google's quality raters use, and it shows up indirectly in algorithmic systems. Operationalizing it is the difference between a content team that ages well and one that gets pruned.
Experience
- Show first-hand screenshots, photos, data from real use.
- Disclose the testing setup and timeframe.
- Note what you did not test.
Expertise
- Real authors, real bios, real LinkedIn links.
- Subject-matter reviewers for technical content.
- Cite primary sources, not aggregators.
Authoritativeness
- Earn editorial mentions in trade publications.
- Maintain a clear topic focus on your domain.
- Avoid sponsoring content that contradicts your brand position.
Trust
- Clear contact, privacy, terms, security pages.
- Visible business address and entity information.
- Transparent affiliate disclosures.
Frequently asked questions
- Is E-E-A-T a ranking factor?
- Not directly. It is a framework that maps to many systems.
- Do AI-written articles fail E-E-A-T?
- Not by default. They fail when there is no human author taking responsibility.
- How often should I refresh author bios?
- Annually, or whenever credentials change.
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