URL: /rules/eeat/author-expertise

---
title: "Author Expertise"
description: "Checks for author credentials and expertise indicators"
---

Checks for author credentials and expertise indicators

| | |
|---|---|
| **Rule ID** | `eeat/author-expertise` |
| **Category** | [E-E-A-T](/rules/eeat) |
| **Scope** | Site-wide |
| **Severity** | info |
| **Weight** | 4/10 |

## Solution

Author expertise is key for E-E-A-T, especially for YMYL content. Include: professional credentials (MD, JD, CPA), work experience, education, relevant certifications, and author bio pages. Link authors to LinkedIn or professional profiles. For health content, show medical reviewer credentials.

## Enable / Disable

### Disable this rule

```toml squirrel.toml
[rules]
disable = ["eeat/author-expertise"]
```

### Disable all E-E-A-T rules

```toml squirrel.toml
[rules]
disable = ["eeat/*"]
```

### Enable only this rule

```toml squirrel.toml
[rules]
enable = ["eeat/author-expertise"]
disable = ["*"]
```