Author page checklist

Author page SEO checklist

Author pages strengthen E-E-A-T for everything that author writes. Clear credentials, structure, and Person schema are the focus; search intent isn't really the goal here.

Recommended schema Person
  1. Crawlability Required

    Can search engines reach and fetch the page at all?

    Make sure the page is linked to (not orphaned), returns a clean status, and isn't blocked. If it can't be crawled, nothing else here matters.

  2. On-page Required

    Is the page clearly structured and genuinely useful?

    One descriptive H1, a logical heading outline, a title that earns the click, internal links in and out, and content that answers the query.

  3. Authority Required

    Is the page supported by internal and external trust signals?

    Link to it from relevant pages on your own site so it isn't stranded, and earn external links over time. Authority compounds a solid foundation.

  4. E-E-A-T Required

    Does the page show experience, expertise, authority, and trust?

    This is the point of the page: surface real experience, credentials, and a track record.

  5. Structured data Required

    Does schema markup tell engines (and AI) exactly what the page is?

    Add the recommended schema type in JSON-LD so your entity is unambiguous — useful for rich results and for being understood by AI answer engines.

Usually not needed for this page type

Search intent, Analytics. CommandSEO won't flag these on a author page — one less thing to worry about.

These items come from the same page-type model CommandSEO uses to analyze your site. Want it done for your pages automatically? See how it works or learn the terms in the glossary.

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