The Role Of E-E-A-T In AI Narratives: Building Brand Authority For Search Success

For over a decade, E-A-T (expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) has played a role in search rankings, first introduced in Google’s Search Quality Rater Guidelines in 2014. But with the rise of AI-generated content and AI-synthesized answers, E-E-A-T (now including experience) is no longer just a good idea. It has become the defining factor in determining … Read more

Using Local Business Partnerships And Collaborations To Build Authority And Visibility

All businesses, large or small, must establish a level of authority for the products and/or services they offer in the minds and hearts of their target audience if they expect to convince them to engage and buy. This universal marketing truth plays out daily for small businesses looking to capture the attention of local customers … Read more

The Trust Factor: Harnessing Empathy and Authority to Build a Magnetic Brand

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I hear people talk about the power of “story” in marketing. The best marketers — and the best brands — are the ones telling the best stories. However, I believe most brands are telling … Read more

Mastering Content for Topical Authority and Citations

The search and AI ecosystem is full of promise, options, and new ways for literally every type of marketer to evolve and grow. Yes, there is lots of complexity, but there is also commonality: the need for marketers to focus on topical approaches to content creation, build their brand authority for AI citations, and become … Read more

The Three Pillars Of SEO: Authority, Relevance, And Experience

If there’s one thing we SEO pros are good at, it’s making things complicated. That’s not necessarily a criticism. Search engine algorithms, website coding and navigation, choosing and evaluating KPIs, setting content strategy, and more are highly complex tasks involving lots of specialized knowledge. But as important as those things all are, at the end … Read more

The Three Pillars Of SEO: Authority, Relevance, And Experience

If there’s one thing we SEO pros are good at, it’s making things complicated. That’s not necessarily a criticism. Search engine algorithms, website coding and navigation, choosing and evaluating KPIs, setting content strategy, and more are highly complex tasks involving lots of specialized knowledge. But as important as those things all are, at the end … Read more

Marketing Pros on How to Create Engaging Webinars That Boost Your Brand Authority

In a sea of short-form content, webinars are a breath of fresh air to content marketers like me who want the opportunity to create stronger relationships with prospects and existing customers. In fact, learning how to create a webinar and take advantage of long-form and engaging content formats has become a crucial part of my marketing … Read more

10 Steps To Grow Your SEO Authority & Topical Expertise

Step 1: Demonstrate Each Element Of E-E-A-T First things first: how do you assert yourself as an authority on your chosen topic? If you are familiar with the concept of E-E-A-T, you won’t be surprised that it’s closely tied to topical authority. Working on one is the same as working on the other. And E-E-A-T … Read more

How To Leverage Expertise And Authority To Boost Your International Expansion

Included as a part of Google’s search quality rater guidelines is “E-E-A-T,” which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. These are evaluated using a mix of signals – not a specific ranking factor – and help Google determine if the content is relevant and helpful enough for users that it should be prioritized in … Read more

Google On Topical Authority: Don’t Worry About It

John Mueller posted an affirmation of a Redditor’s deconstruction of the commonly used SEO phrase Topical Authority, which demystified what topical authority for SEO is really about. Reddit Discussion On Topical Authority The discussion opened with a post by someone whose boss told them they didn’t understand the concept of topical authority. They posted: “My … Read more

Using Local Business Partnerships To Build Authority And Visibility

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO), one thing remains constant: the importance of authority, which has a distinct effect on organic search visibility. Authoritativeness is the “A” in the much-heralded E-E-A-T found in Google’s Search Quality Rater Guidelines. In short, a business or organization needs to prove its authoritativeness … Read more

How to Earn Topical Authority in 2023 and Beyond

This was originally published on June 8, 2022, and has been refreshed with new and important information and images. Topical authority isn’t a new concept, but as Google’s drive for helpful content is showing no signs of slowing down, topic authority is not something to ignore. Topical authority is closely linked to E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, … Read more

Moz Launches Brand Authority Metric At MozCon

Moz introduced Brand Authority, a new metric designed to gauge online brand strength, at MozCon. This analytical tool could help companies evaluate the competitive landscape with a unique brand comparison visualization feature. In an attempt to quantify brand salience, Moz’s research scientists and product team launched the new metric based on data from companies in … Read more

Introducing Brand Authority: Measuring the Unmeasurable

We all recognize the power of brands, but too often the value of brand building is reduced to hand-waving and wishful thinking. Today, Moz makes the power of brand measurable. Starting today, you’ll find something new in our Domain Overview tool: a Brand AuthorityTM score for your domain (or any domain you choose to analyze): … Read more

What Factors Contribute To High On-Page SEO Scores (But Low Domain Authority)?

Today’s Ask An SEO question comes from Sommer, who asks: What might be factors contributing to high on-page SEO scores but low domain authority? Today, we will dive into a topic that many website owners find puzzling: the relationship between on-page SEO scores and domain authority. As you know, on-page SEO is about enhancing individual … Read more

Google Topic Authority: An SEO Ranking System For News Sites

Google has revealed new information about a ranking system called ‘Topic Authority.’ This system aims to deliver more relevant, expert, and knowledgeable content in Google Search and News for queries on specialized topics. Why Topic Authority? The inception of Topic Authority is an attempt to address a common challenge Google users face when seeking authoritative … Read more

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