Author Byline

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name: author-byline
description: "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."
metadata:
  category: seo
  priority: medium
  difficulty: beginner
  estimatedTime: "5"
  source: frontendchecklist.io
  url: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/seo/author-byline
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# Display clear author bylines

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.

## Quick Reference

- Ensure every article has a visible author name prominently displayed
- Link the author's name to a detailed bio page to establish expertise
- Include the author's credentials or professional role near their name

## Check

Verify that all articles and blog posts have a clearly visible author byline.

## Fix

Add an author section to the article header that includes the author's name, role, and a link to their profile.

## Explain

Explain why author transparency is a key factor in Google's Quality Rater Guidelines and how it affects trust.

## Code Review

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.

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

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