Author entity
An author entity is a byline that resolves to a Person node with a stable identifier, a page and a description.
Why it matters
A bare string byline connects to nothing. An entity can accumulate authority across everything that references it.
How it is measured
Check that every byline resolves to one registry entry, and that every claim in the bio is verifiable.
Checks that involve author entity
- Article schema with dateModified, wordCount, articleSection and a resolvable author
- ProfilePage and Person schema on author pages, with no invented credentials
- A real author registry with alias resolution, and no fabricated credentials
- Every chapter and post shows a last-reviewed date that is actually maintained
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Questions
What is author entity?
An author entity is a byline that resolves to a Person node with a stable identifier, a page and a description.
Why does author entity matter?
A bare string byline connects to nothing. An entity can accumulate authority across everything that references it.
How is author entity measured?
Check that every byline resolves to one registry entry, and that every claim in the bio is verifiable.