Ep 3.8: The First Half of E-E-A-T

In this May episode, Genny dives deep into the first two components of E-E-A-T: Experience and Expertise. Understanding these elements is crucial for creating high-quality content that Google values, especially for Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) sites. How do these aspects influence content quality and how can you demonstrate them in your content?

Key Episode Takeaways

• Importance of E-E-A-T: Why Google focuses on these factors and their relevance to YMYL sites.
• Experience vs. Expertise: The similarities and differences between these two components.
• Demonstrating Experience: Tips on showcasing real-life, first-hand experience in your content, i.e. prove it!
• Creating Quality Content: The importance of creating original, helpful, and truthful content.
• Context Matters: How the relevance of experience and expertise varies depending on the topic.
• Building Trust: How links and mentions from trusted outside sources are crucial for building trust.

Practical Tips

1. Use the First Person: Share your personal experiences directly.
   • Example: “Using Python for 365 days in a row has taught me this...”
2. Provide Tangible Proof: Show evidence like photos, videos, and links to relevant publications or awards.
   • Example: Upload a video of testing products or participating in relevant activities.
3. Create High-Quality Content: Focus on writing informative, engaging, and well-researched articles.
   • Example: Detailed comparisons, original research, and in-depth reviews.
4. Collaborate with Industry Experts: Enhance your authority by associating with recognized figures in your field.
   • Example: Guest posts, interviews, and participation in seminars or conferences.

Stay tuned for the next episode in June, where we will cover the remaining components of E-E-A-T: Authoritativeness and Trustworthiness.

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