{"id":5943,"date":"2022-05-26T10:11:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T10:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smart-impact.ch\/referencement-web-comprendre-google-e-a-t\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T14:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T14:59:46","slug":"google-e-a-t-the-3-pillars-of-successful-search-engine-optimization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2025.smart-impact.ch\/en\/articles\/google-e-a-t-the-3-pillars-of-successful-search-engine-optimization\/","title":{"rendered":"Google E-A-T: the 3 pillars of successful SEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cGoogle E-A-T\u201d concept isn't new to the world of SEO. In fact, the notion dates back to 2015, when Google made public its <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2015\/11\/updating-our-search-quality-rating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">standards for qualitative assessment of results<\/a>. This term has made it possible to put a name to previously abstract elements. Consequently, <strong>\u201cGoogle E-A-T\u201d<\/strong> has finally revealed <strong>the importance of certain factors in SERP ranking<\/strong>. Today, this notion is essential for any <strong>effective SEO strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qu-est-ce-que-google-e-a-t\">What is Google E-A-T?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google E-A-T is an acronym representing three fundamental pillars. First, the\u2019<strong>Expertise,<\/strong> then the\u2019<strong>Authority<\/strong> and finally <strong>Trust<\/strong> (Trustworthiness). These criteria apply to the content of a page, its author and the source of the information. In other words, this is the trinity on which Google evaluates <strong>the quality of a page.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsurprisingly, pages that effectively meet the E-A-T criteria dominate the rankings. For any <strong>search engine optimization<\/strong> It is now essential to integrate these elements. One question remains, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can you optimize your site to get the best score for the three Google E-A-T criteria? Let's look at each of them in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-impact.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Google-E-A-T-SEO-1.png\" alt=\"google\" class=\"wp-image-7539\" style=\"width:393px;height:132px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comment-google-evalue-l-expertise\">How does Google evaluate Expertise?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To evaluate expertise, Google uses a fundamental tool: keywords. As a site owner, you need to integrate <strong>relevant keywords<\/strong> in your content. However, their mere presence is not enough. Your content must be structured in such a way that <strong>to precisely meet readers' expectations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An expert masters all aspects of a specific subject. For Google, <strong>expertise<\/strong> is also defined in this way. Nevertheless, an algorithm cannot <strong>directly assess content expertise<\/strong> by simply browsing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your site must therefore <strong>anticipate web users' intentions<\/strong> who use certain keywords in their searches. It is only by satisfying these two criteria that a site can be recognized as a <strong>\u201cExpert\u201d<\/strong> by Google. It's easy to see why it's so important to work with an agency that can carry out a comprehensive search. <strong>keywords.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qu-est-ce-qu-une-source-d-autorite-pour-google\">What is an Authority source for Google?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second pillar is Authority. This criterion designates a site as an essential reference for a given subject. To reach this level, there are no shortcuts. However, there are several ways to gradually build up your online authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inbound links or \u201cbacklinks\u201d from other quality sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular mentions of your site or brand on the Internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide sharing of your content on social networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The creation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikip\u00e9dia:Principes_fondateurs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wikipedia page<\/a> if your reputation warrants it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These different elements create an important mesh of links and mentions that confer <strong>value<\/strong> to your site in the eyes of Google. As a result, your ranking in search results improves considerably.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-impact.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/comment-ameliorer-votre-domaine-dautorite-grace-a-la-search-console-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"google \" class=\"wp-image-7540\" style=\"width:391px;height:219px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-etre-digne-de-confiance-aux-yeux-de-google\">Being trustworthy in Google's eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust isn't just about content. Rather, it's about demonstrating that your brand or site <strong>are truly trustworthy.<\/strong> Simply put, you need to eliminate any negative perceptions about your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an online store, for example, collect as many positive reviews as possible. Take the time to respond to negative comments as well.<strong> try to transform them for the better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, clearly display your contact details and detail your return policy. These elements are valuable trust-building assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a professional website or blog, reinforce this trust <strong>by adding detailed biographies of the authors.<\/strong> Include customer testimonials and present your previous achievements. If expertise and authority make it possible to <strong>boost your visibility on Google<\/strong>, <strong>confidence level<\/strong> that you inspire remains the key to your long-term success.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le concept &#8220;Google E-A-T&#8221; n&#8217;est pas nouveau dans l&#8217;univers du SEO. 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