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Get Started Free →Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Cite authoritative external sources. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.
| Test case | Without → With | Effect | Δ tokens | Δ turns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| case-01 | ✗→✓ | ▲ Improved | 25% | 0% |
| case-16 | ✗→✓ | ▲ Improved | -8% | 0% |
| case-05 | ✓→✗ | ▼ Worse | -27% | 0% |
| case-07 | ✓→✗ | ▼ Worse | 26% | 0% |
| case-08 | ✓→✗ | ▼ Worse | 0% | 0% |
Citing authoritative sources is a key trust signal for E-E-A-T, demonstrating that your content is well-researched and grounded in verifiable information.
Review the content for any factual claims that should be backed up with a link to an authoritative source.
Add external links to reputable websites (e.g., .gov, .edu, or industry leaders) to support your data points.
Explain how citing external sources contributes to the 'Trustworthiness' pillar of Google's E-E-A-T framework.
Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Cite authoritative external sources. 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/en/rules/seo/citations
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