What is E-E-A-T and how does it apply to financial SEO?

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What is E-E-A-T and how does it apply to financial SEO?

Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness - Googles YMYL framework. Financial sites need named authors with verifiable credentials and clear ownership.

Four pillars

- Experience: first-hand adviser or broker perspective - Expertise: qualifications (DipPFS, Chartered, CF) - Authoritativeness: citations, coverage, third-party endorsement - Trustworthiness: FCA number, real address, complaints policy, SSL

Quick wins

Add author bios, link to FCA register, list regulatory body memberships (PFS, CII, LIBF).

Reviewed by Platinum Prospects Editorial. Last updated April 2026.