Cited dataset

Authoritativeness · Authority

SEO impact High

Effort Hard

Estimated ROI Good

Definition

A dataset produced by the author and reused by others.

Why it matters for Google

Becoming a primary source = maximum authority in the info chain.

Context within the E-E-A-T framework

Authoritativeness

Recognition by peers and authorities in the field.

Official reference

Google Quality Rater Guidelines (Sept. 2025) ↗

Section 3.3.1 (réputation)

Standard requirement

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Actions to implement

01
Clear license
02
Open format
03
DOI if possible

Combine with

Bl Authority backlink Mn Brand mention Wk Wikipedia Ea Verifiable author entity

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Clear licenseOpen formatDOI if possibleMeasure impact 30 days after implementation (GSC)Compare results at D+90 with a control pageAdd this element to the quarterly E-E-A-T auditDocument the implementation in the editorial logbook

Priority levelHigh

Implementation difficultyHard

Time to result3 – 6 months

Pillar reinforcedAuthoritativeness

YMYL requirementStandard

QRG section3.3.1 (réputation)

How to measure success

Audit the page before / after implementation (Screaming Frog + GSC)
Track the average position on targeted queries in Google Search Console
Watch organic CTR at D+30 and D+90
Compare with a control page that did not get the signal
Add this element to a quarterly E-E-A-T audit grid