This episode explores the concept of E-E-A-T—Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—and how it plays a critical role in building a credible website, especially in the age of AI-generated content. Meredith's husband explains how site owners can improve their perceived authority through credentials, affiliations, backlinks, and content transparency. These factors not only build user trust but also align with Google’s evolving expectations for inclusion in AI search results.

Chapter Markers:
[0:00] Episode 151
[0:24] Intro to E-E-A-T and survey results
[1:28] AI-generated content and why E-E-A-T matters more now
[2:11] How Google developed its algorithm using human input
[3:06] E-E-A-T is not a direct ranking factor—but its components are
[4:06] Real-world parallels: professional credentials as credibility
[5:28] Demonstrating authority through affiliations and publications
[6:42] Linking to credentials and reputable sources
[7:13] Thinking like a user to evaluate trust signals
[7:45] Why E-E-A-T is even more critical in the AI era
[9:00] Mention of AI course and how to get access

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