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E-E-A-T: Building Trust with Search Engines

Search engines aim to show content from sources people can trust. The concept of E-E-A-T—experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness—describes what that looks like.

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E-E-A-T: Building Trust with Search Engines

Search engines aim to show content from sources people can trust. The concept of E-E-A-T—experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness—describes what that looks like.

The four elements

  • Experience: first-hand involvement with the topic.
  • Expertise: knowledge and skill.
  • Authoritativeness: recognition by others.
  • Trustworthiness: accuracy, honesty and safety.

Show experience and expertise

  • Named authors with relevant bios.
  • Original insights, examples and photos.
  • Case studies and practical guidance.

Build authority

  • Quality links and mentions from respected sites.
  • Industry memberships and certifications.
  • Speaking and publications.

Demonstrate trust

  • Clear contact details and company information.
  • Transparent policies and pricing information.
  • Secure website.
  • Accurate content, regularly reviewed.
  • Genuine reviews.

Especially important for sensitive topics

Health, finance and legal topics require particularly strong trust signals.

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Key takeaways

  • The four elements
  • Show experience and expertise
  • Build authority
  • Demonstrate trust
  • Especially important for sensitive topics

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