author-byline
Author byline
AuthorityImpact: Medium
What we measure
A named author with at least a real name in the byline area.
Why it matters for AI citation
Anonymous content is treated as low-E-E-A-T. AI engines surface authored content.
How to fix
Add 'By [Name]' at the top. Link to a real author bio page. Use Person schema.
Source
Google SGE + E-E-A-T docs
Category
Authority
Whether your page reads as authored by an expert, citing real sources. Bylines, citations, statistics, quotations, freshness, technical terms.
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