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Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Display clear author bylines. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.
Passed 22 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 20 of 22 without it.
2 fixed20 passed either way0 still failing0 broke
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One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
In a code review for an author-focused REST/GraphQL API returning article data (`/api/v1/articles/123`), the reviewer notices the response headers include `Cache-Control: public, max-age=3600` but the payload lacks author metadata fields. What missing elements should be flagged in this code review?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Flags the API output or response structure for missing author metadata fields. | Passed | Passed |
| Recommends ensuring author name, role, and profile link data are included in API or page metadata outputs. | Missed | Passed |
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A visible author byline is a critical E-E-A-T signal, helping users and search engines identify the person responsible for the content and their level of expertise.
Verify that all articles and blog posts have a clearly visible author byline.
Add an author section to the article header that includes the author's name, role, and a link to their profile.
Explain why author transparency is a key factor in Google's Quality Rater Guidelines and how it affects trust.
Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Display clear author bylines. Flag exact routes or templates where search-facing output violates the rule, and describe how to verify the final page output.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/seo/author-byline
test cases passed, vs 20 / 22 without
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