Implement clear author and publication transparency on news articles.
- Implement clear author and publication transparency on news articles2 cited sources1 category
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Why this matters
Clear author and date information builds trust and meets Google News content quality standards.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Add author name and role prominently on each article
- Include publication date and last updated date
- Provide contact or bio links where appropriate
- Audit pages regularly for completeness
- Educate contributors on providing full author info
Watch for
Missing or unclear author info can reduce content credibility and indexing priority.
Definition of done
News pages display author bylines, publication date, and contact details visibly.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.