Monitor content quality scores across all published articles. Every article must pass all 10 criteria before publication.
Each criterion is scored 0-10. Threshold: ≥7 passes, 5-6 needs review, ≤4 fails.
All claims, statistics, and factual statements are verified against primary sources. No unsupported assertions.
Article provides comprehensive coverage beyond surface-level information. Includes examples, data, and practical insights.
Transparent about methodology, sources, biases, and affiliate relationships. No conflicts of interest.
Proper keyword usage, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal links, schema markup, and page speed optimization.
Clear, engaging prose. Appropriate reading level for target audience. Scannable with headings, lists, and short paragraphs.
Unique perspective, original research, or novel insights. Not a rehash of existing content. Distinct voice and angle.
Affiliate links are relevant, contextual, and clearly disclosed. Never at the expense of objectivity.
Clear calls-to-action, effective comparison frameworks, and purchase decision support without being pushy.
Strategic internal links to related reviews, comparisons, guides, and hub pages. Silos are well-connected.
Content is current, with regular updates for pricing, features, and AI industry changes. Dated and reviewed quarterly.
Every article MUST pass all 10 checks below before it can be published. This is enforced as a gating process.
Every factual claim cross-referenced with primary source. No second-hand citations.
Article covers all relevant subtopics. Minimum 1,500 words for reviews, 2,000 for guides, 3,000 for comparisons.
Affiliate disclosure present and prominent. Methodology noted. Conflicts disclosed.
Meta title (≤60 chars), meta description (≤160 chars), proper H1-H3 structure, descriptive URLs, alt text on images.
Flesch Reading Ease score of 60+. Short paragraphs (≤4 sentences). Bullet points for lists. Bold key terms.
Passes plagiarism checker. Unique angle identified in the first two paragraphs. < 30% AI-generated (by our standards).
Links are natural, contextual, and not excessive. Disclosure is above the fold. No link farms.
Clear CTA present. Reader knows what to do next. Comparisons include a clear winner recommendation.
Minimum 3 internal links to related Aurethis content. Backlinks added from existing relevant articles.
Publication date visible. "Last updated" field present. Pricing verified within 30 days. Scheduled for quarterly review.
Individual scoring for published and in-progress articles across all 10 criteria.
| Article | 🎯 Accuracy | 📐 Depth | 🔒 Trust | 🔍 SEO | 📖 Readability | 💡 Originality | 🔗 Affiliate | 📈 Conversion | 🔗 Linking | 🆕 Freshness | Avg | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor Review: Best AI Code Editor 2026 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8.3 | ● Pass |
| Cursor vs GitHub Copilot Comparison | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8.2 | ● Pass |
| Best AI Coding Tools 2026 Guide | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8.1 | ● Pass |
| Midjourney vs DALL-E 3 Comparison | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7.3 | ◐ Review |
| How to Write Better Content with AI | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6.8 | ◐ Review |
| GitHub Copilot Review (In Progress) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ○ Draft |
| Best AI Writing Tools 2026 (In Progress) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ○ Draft |
| Average (Published) | 8.4 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 7.7 |
Priority areas where average scores need to be raised above 7.0.
Add 3+ internal links per article. Cross-link between reviews, comparisons, and guides.
Improve contextual placement of affiliate links. Add comparison tables with buy buttons.
Strengthen CTAs. Add decision frameworks and clear winner recommendations.
