How to Use the Content Quality Checklist
The agent runs your SEO, but content still ships as drafts so a human stays in the loop. This checklist covers the E-E-A-T, technical SEO, readability, and anti-slop standards the agent holds every article to before you publish.
Before You Publish
The agent runs your SEO end to end, but it publishes content as drafts for a reason. Even with writing style matching, E-E-A-T-optimized structure, and anti-slop filtering, generated content gets a human review before going live. This checklist is the standard the agent already holds itself to — and the one your editorial judgment confirms.
E-E-A-T Checks
- Does the article demonstrate first-hand experience with the topic?
- Are there specific data points, not just general claims?
- Does it include practical advice that shows expertise?
- Is the information accurate and verifiable?
- Does the content link to authoritative sources where needed?
- Is there an author byline with real credentials?
The biggest E-E-A-T gap in AI content is experience. Before publishing, add at least 2–3 sentences of personal experience, a real example, or a case study that only someone who's done this work would know.
On-Page SEO Checks
| Element | Check | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Title tag | Under 60 chars, includes target keyword, compelling | Directly affects CTR in search results |
| Meta description | Under 160 chars, action-oriented, includes keyword | Influences click-through rate |
| H1 | One H1 per page, matches title intent | Primary heading signal for Google |
| H2/H3 structure | Logical hierarchy, keywords in subheadings | Helps Google understand content structure |
| Internal links | 2-5 internal links to related content | Distributes authority and aids navigation |
| Image alt text | Descriptive alt text on all images | Accessibility and image search |
| URL slug | Short, descriptive, includes keyword | Clean URLs are better for crawling |
Content Quality Checks
- Readability — short paragraphs (2–3 sentences), clear language, no jargon without explanation
- Structure — scannable with headers, bullets, and tables where appropriate
- Depth — does the article actually answer the query, or does it talk around it?
- Uniqueness — does this add something new, or could you find the same info on 10 other sites?
- Accuracy — are all facts, statistics, and claims correct and current?
- Completeness — would a reader need to visit another site to get the full answer?
AI Slop Detection
Even with the agent's anti-slop filter, scan your content for these patterns before publishing:
- Filler transitions — “In this article, we will explore...” or “Let's take a closer look at...”
- Empty superlatives — “incredibly powerful” or “game-changing” without specifics
- Repetitive structure — every section following the exact same pattern
- Hedging language — excessive “may”, “could”, “might” that weakens authority
- Summary padding — restating the introduction in the conclusion
Read your article out loud. If any sentence makes you cringe or sounds like something a committee wrote, rewrite it. The agent's writing style matching helps, but your human editorial judgment is the final quality gate.
Automate with the Agent
The agent runs these quality checks on its own output as part of running your SEO — but you can also direct it to re-run them on demand before anything ships:
“Review the article you just wrote. Check for: AI slop words, E-E-A-T gaps, missing internal links, and any claims that need sources.”
The agent reviews its own output against quality criteria and suggests improvements.
“Rate this article on a 1-10 scale for: accuracy, depth, readability, E-E-A-T signals, and uniqueness. What would make it a 10?”
Get a structured quality assessment with specific improvement suggestions.
The Full E-E-A-T Checklist
For the complete checklist with all E-E-A-T signals and how to automate every check, see the E-E-A-T Content Quality Checklist.
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