# Author Expertise

> Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Highlight author credentials and expertise. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.

- Skill: `thedaviddias/author-expertise` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add thedaviddias/author-expertise`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedaviddias/author-expertise/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: thedaviddias (https://skillmd.com/u/thedaviddias)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedaviddias/author-expertise

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# Highlight author credentials and expertise

Demonstrating the expertise of the content creator is a core component of E-E-A-T, helping both users and search engines trust the accuracy of your information.

## Quick Reference

- Include a short bio for each author highlighting their relevant qualifications
- Link to the author's social profiles or professional websites (e.g., LinkedIn)
- Mention specific certifications or previous work to establish authority

## Check

Verify that all authors have a bio or profile that clearly states their qualifications for writing on the topic.

## Fix

Add a short bio section for each author that highlights their experience and links to their professional profiles.

## Explain

Explain how author credentials impact search engine rankings, especially for YMYL (Your Money Your Life) topics.

## Code Review

Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Highlight author credentials and expertise. Flag exact routes or templates where search-facing output violates the rule, and describe how to verify the final page output.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see `references/rule.md`.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/seo/author-expertise