6.49 Content Quality, EEAT, AI Readability & Factual Resilience
200 checks in Schema, Local, Trust, Deep Audit. AI-assisted
Scored in the Deep Audit's AI analysis pass.
Base Content Quality Tests
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.01 | Validate content readable by humans & AI (clarity, grammar) | Clear | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.02 | Validate no AI‑hallucinated facts or contradictions | None | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.03 | Validate content structured with logical flow | Logical | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.04 | Validate paragraphs concise (≤150 words) | Concise | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.05 | Validate sentences simple (≤20–25 words) | Simple | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.06 | Validate content free from redundancies | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.07 | Validate no keyword stuffing | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.08 | Detect vague or generic filler content | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.09 | Validate content aligns with search intent | Aligned | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.10 | Validate tone appropriate to industry | Appropriate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Headers, Structure & Outline Integrity
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.11 | Validate one single H1 | Single | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.12 | Validate H2/H3 hierarchy correct | Correct | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.13 | Validate headers include topic‑relevant keywords | Relevant | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.14 | Validate headings descriptive and meaningful | Meaningful | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.15 | Detect missing subtopics in outline | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.16 | Validate sections balanced in length | Balanced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.17 | Validate each section answers user intent | Answers | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.18 | Detect duplicated H2/H3 wording | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.19 | Validate outline matches topic taxonomy | Matching | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.20 | Validate content not overly nested | Not nested | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Readability, Flow & Accessibility
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.21 | Validate Flesch readability score ≥ 55 | ≥55 | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.22 | Validate reading level appropriate to audience | Appropriate | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.23 | Validate transitions between paragraphs smooth | Smooth | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.24 | Validate avoidance of jargon unless explained | Explained | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.25 | Validate bullet lists used where appropriate | Appropriate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.26 | Validate tables/visual aids included for clarity | Included | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.27 | Validate alt text descriptive for images | Descriptive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.28 | Validate multimedia accessible (captions, transcripts) | Accessible | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.29 | Validate CTA placement logical | Logical | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.30 | Detect distracting page elements (popups, autoplay) | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Content Uniqueness & Duplication Checks
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.31 | Validate content unique across domain | Unique | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.32 | Validate content unique compared to top SERP competitors | Unique | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.33 | Detect near‑duplicate paragraphs across website | None | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.34 | Validate content provides unique value (info gain) | High | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.35 | Detect phrase‑level duplication (sentence reuse) | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.36 | Validate no duplicate meta tags | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.37 | Validate no canonical‑duplicate content collisions | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.38 | Detect programmatic SEO duplication patterns | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.39 | Validate each page has unique H1/title | Unique | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.40 | Validate dynamic sections not repeating across pages | Not repeating | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Factual Accuracy & Source Validation
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.41 | Validate all core facts correct | Correct | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.42 | Validate citations lead to authoritative sources | Authoritative | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.43 | Validate dates, statistics, and data points accurate | Accurate | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.44 | Detect outdated information | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.45 | Validate external sources properly referenced | Referenced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.46 | Validate claims backed by evidence | Backed | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.47 | Validate context given for statistics | Contextualized | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.48 | Detect unverifiable or ambiguous facts | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.49 | Validate content free from logical fallacies | Free | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.50 | Validate examples and explanations accurate | Accurate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Topical Authority Foundations
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.51 | Validate topic coverage depth meets expert‑level completeness | Complete | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.52 | Validate content answers all major subtopics | Covered | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.53 | Validate supporting content exists (clusters) | Exists | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.54 | Validate internal links support topic cluster | Supporting | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.55 | Detect missing overlapping subtopics | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.56 | Validate narrow subtopics also addressed | Addressed | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.57 | Validate consistent terminology across pages | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.58 | Detect semantic gaps | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.59 | Validate topic coverage meets or exceeds SERP competitors | Exceeds | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.60 | Validate informational depth appropriate to intent | Appropriate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Expertise Signals (E in EEAT)
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.61 | Validate content produced or reviewed by expert | Expert involvement | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.62 | Validate author demonstrates subject‑matter expertise | Demonstrated | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.63 | Validate credentials listed (degrees, certifications) | Listed | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.64 | Validate author bio includes experience | Included | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.65 | Validate author identity verifiable externally | Verifiable | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.66 | Validate citations from expert sources referenced | Referenced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.67 | Detect vague claims of expertise | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.68 | Validate reviewer (if any) verified and listed | Verified | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.69 | Validate “last reviewed” date present | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.70 | Validate medical/financial content includes disclaimers | Included | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Authorship Transparency, Provenance & Credibility
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.71 | Validate author name displayed clearly | Displayed | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.72 | Validate author page exists | Exists | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.73 | Validate author contact/social links present | Present | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.74 | Validate credentials linked to real sources | Linked | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.75 | Validate external reputation signals (publications, awards) | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.76 | Validate transparency about content creation process | Transparent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.77 | Detect suspicious authorship (fake personas) | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.78 | Validate organization-level authority present | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.79 | Validate content includes proprietary insights | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.80 | Validate organization contact info clear | Clear | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Content Depth, Detail, and Completeness
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.81 | Validate explanations thorough | Thorough | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.82 | Validate step‑by‑step processes included when needed | Included | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.83 | Validate examples and scenarios used | Used | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.84 | Validate definitions provided where necessary | Provided | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.85 | Detect missing supporting data | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.86 | Validate content covers edge cases | Covered | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.87 | Validate unique insights differentiating content | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.88 | Validate expert opinions included | Included | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.89 | Detect overly short articles (<500 words without reason) | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.90 | Validate coverage updated with new industry changes | Updated | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Internal & External Validation Signals
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.91 | Validate internal links point to relevant supporting pages | Relevant | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.92 | Validate external outbound links credible | Credible | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.93 | Validate external sources authoritative | Authoritative | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.94 | Validate anchor text descriptive | Descriptive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.95 | Validate outbound links open safely (target + noopener) | Safe | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.96 | Detect broken outbound links | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.97 | Validate nofollow used appropriately | Appropriate | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.98 | Validate no excessive outbound linking | Balanced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.99 | Validate internal linking not manipulative | Natural | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.100 | Validate citations consistent across versions | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Trust & Credibility Signals (T in EEAT)
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.101 | Validate trust badges, certifications, or compliance seals present | Present | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.102 | Validate privacy policy up to date | Updated | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.103 | Validate terms & conditions accessible | Accessible | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.104 | Validate contact information complete (email, phone, address) | Complete | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.105 | Validate refund/return policies transparent | Transparent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.106 | Detect broken trust badges (SSL seals, etc.) | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.107 | Validate HTTPS enforced sitewide | Enforced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.108 | Validate brand mentions consistent across major directories | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.109 | Validate company/about page strong | Strong | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.110 | Validate website includes human-verifiable contact info | Verifiable | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Factual Resilience & Anti-Hallucination Framework
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.111 | Validate content provides verifiable facts | Verifiable | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.112 | Validate no ambiguous numerical claims | None | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.113 | Validate all statistics sourced | Sourced | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.114 | Detect hallucination-prone phrasing | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.115 | Validate timeline facts match external data | Matching | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.116 | Validate dates not contradictory | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.117 | Detect regions where AI may infer incorrect facts | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.118 | Validate content cross-verified internally | Verified | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.119 | Validate all claims context-rich | Contextualized | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.120 | Validate content includes disambiguation where needed | Included | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
User Engagement Signals (Implicit Quality)
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.121 | Validate content encourages scroll depth | Strong | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.122 | Validate bounce rate not excessively high | Low | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.123 | Validate page satisfies searcher’s primary question early | Satisfies | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.124 | Validate additional helpful content included | Included | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.125 | Validate visual aids improve user stickiness | Improved | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.126 | Validate behavioral signals consistent with value | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.127 | Detect UX friction affecting engagement | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.128 | Validate CTA not intrusive | Balanced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.129 | Validate FAQ answers increase engagement | Effective | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.130 | Validate long-form content maintains high engagement | High | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
AI Readability & Natural Language Signals
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.131 | Validate content structured for AI chunking (≤300-token blocks) | Structured | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.132 | Validate entity mentions consistent for AI grounding | Consistent | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.133 | Validate topic clearly identifiable in the first 100 words | Identifiable | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.134 | Validate semantically related terms included naturally | Natural | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.135 | Detect ambiguous entity references | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.136 | Validate sentences free from AI-confusing structures | Clear | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.137 | Validate concise, AI-friendly lists used | Used | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.138 | Validate structured data matches textual content | Matching | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.139 | Detect contradictory or competing entity descriptions | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.140 | Validate content safe for AI summarization | Safe | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Factual Safety, Misinformation Defense & Stability
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.141 | Validate no misinformation triggers present | None | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.142 | Validate sensitive topics treated correctly | Correct | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.143 | Validate disclaimers for high-risk topics | Included | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.144 | Validate consistent values across pages | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.145 | Validate “expert review” dates recent | Recent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.146 | Validate identifiable sources used | Used | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.147 | Detect outdated research citations | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.148 | Validate removal of deprecated content sections | Removed | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.149 | Validate content remains stable across revisions | Stable | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.150 | Compute partial Content Quality & Trust score | Finalized | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
Multimedia Quality & Semantic Support
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.151 | Validate images add semantic value to the topic | Value | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.152 | Validate videos relevant and contextual | Relevant | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.153 | Validate infographics accurate | Accurate | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.154 | Validate captions descriptive and helpful | Descriptive | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.155 | Validate multimedia not slowing page performance | Optimized | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.156 | Validate audio transcripts exist | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.157 | Validate video transcripts exist | Present | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.158 | Validate image compression effective | Effective | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.159 | Detect outdated or misleading images | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.160 | Validate multimedia enhances user comprehension | Enhanced | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Snippet Safety & Featured Snippet Optimization
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.161 | Validate first 150 words include clear, factual statements | Clear | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.162 | Validate definitions formatted snippet-ready | Ready | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.163 | Validate lists structured for snippet extraction | Structured | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.164 | Validate Q&A blocks optimized for AI snippets | Optimized | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.165 | Validate no fluff in snippet-relevant zones | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.166 | Validate snippet content stable across revisions | Stable | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.167 | Validate featured snippet queries mapped correctly | Mapped | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.168 | Detect ambiguity in snippet answers | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.169 | Validate snippet paragraphs ≤ 45–60 words | ≤60 | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.170 | Validate structured snippet candidates clean | Clean | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Content Refinement, Internal Consistency & Maintenance
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.171 | Validate content revision history stable | Stable | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.172 | Validate internal cross-links still correct after updates | Correct | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.173 | Validate no broken in-article assets (tables, lists, images) | None | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.174 | Validate outdated sections removed | Removed | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.175 | Validate new sections conform to established tone | Consistent | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.176 | Validate AI-generated additions manually verified | Verified | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.177 | Detect legacy formatting causing readability issues | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.178 | Validate images updated for accuracy | Updated | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.179 | Validate external links updated | Updated | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.180 | Validate page remains topically aligned after edits | Aligned | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
AI Content Safety & Misinterpretation Defense (Advanced)
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.181 | Validate content cannot be misinterpreted as endorsing harmful actions | Safe | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.182 | Validate disclaimers clear on sensitive or legal topics | Clear | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.183 | Validate content not leading AI to incorrect conclusions | Safe | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.184 | Validate definitions unambiguous | Unambiguous | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.185 | Validate conditional statements (ifs) properly contextualized | Contextualized | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.186 | Detect risky sentence structures (double negatives, ambiguity) | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.187 | Validate named entities distinct | Distinct | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.188 | Validate content safe for AI summarization and RAG pipelines | Safe | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.189 | Validate context appears early to prevent hallucination | Early | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.190 | Detect contradictory meaning between sentences | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
Final Content Quality Scoring
| ID | Check | Passes when | Weight | Runs |
|---|
| 6.49.191 | Validate no critical gaps in content quality | None | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.192 | Validate EEAT fully satisfied | Satisfied | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.193 | Validate all major topic clusters internally consistent | Consistent | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.194 | Validate content stands as authoritative among competitors | Authoritative | Heavy | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.195 | Validate semantic clusters complete | Complete | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.196 | Detect missing relevance signals | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.197 | Validate contextual links improve final content quality | Improved | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.198 | Validate no regressive edits reducing quality | None | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.199 | Validate factual resilience under summary extraction | Resilient | Medium | Deterministic + AI |
| 6.49.200 | Compute Final Content Quality Score | Finalized | Critical | Deterministic + AI |
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