PILLAR 3, TRUST SIGNALS · 3.1 Authorship & E-E-A-TMediumInferred
Citations to low-quality sources
What it is
Sources are unreliable.
Why it matters
Weakens credibility.
How to fix it
Cite authoritative sources.
Impact
Low-medium. Inferred.
Evidence
Reliable sourcing supports trust. Google, Search Quality Rater Guidelines (PDF)