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E-E-A-T Scorecard: How Credible is Your Content?

๐Ÿ“Š E-E-A-T Scorecard

How Credible is Your Content?

Most brands think theyโ€™re building trust online. This scorecard shows whether Google (or your audience) agrees.

Choose 0 for "never", 1 for "sometimes" and 2 for "always."

๐Ÿ”น Section 1: Experience Max 10 pts

  • ๐Ÿง  Author has clearly listed relevant credentials (CPT, RD, MD, etc.)
  • ๐Ÿ—‚ Content includes personal stories or past results tied to the topic
  • ๐Ÿ›  Demonstrates firsthand use of product/service or real client examples
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Case studies, testimonials, or success metrics included
  • ๐Ÿ”Ž Clear author bio tied to content
Section Score: 0 / 10

๐Ÿ”น Section 2: Expertise Max 10 pts

  • ๐Ÿ“ Citations from reliable sources (pubmed, NIH, peer-reviewed, etc.)
  • ๐Ÿ“š Avoids vague generalizations (e.g., โ€œdetox your bodyโ€)
  • ๐Ÿงพ Content avoids misinformation and is clearly evidence-informed
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Demonstrates niche depth (not generic health advice)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Consistency of quality across multiple pages/posts
Section Score: 0 / 10

๐Ÿ”น Section 3: Authoritativeness Max 10 pts

  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Mentions in trusted publications or podcasts
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ Guest contributions on credible sites
  • ๐Ÿ”— Backlinks from credible sites
  • ๐Ÿท Branded terms or expert frameworks introduced
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ High engagement from qualified peers (not just followers)
Section Score: 0 / 10

๐Ÿ”น Section 4: Trustworthiness Max 10 pts

  • ๐Ÿ” Disclaimers and contact info clearly listed
  • ๐Ÿ” Transparent about who wrote the content and why
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Tone feels honest, helpful, and not over-promising
  • ๐Ÿค Uses non-predatory CTAs (e.g., no โ€œact now or miss outโ€)
  • ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Privacy practices or data policies clearly explained
Section Score: 0 / 10

Your E-E-A-T Score

0 / 40
๐Ÿšจ Low Trust โ€“ Your content may be hurting your brand and SEO

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