Google recently updated its internal Search Quality Rater Guidelines, providing a more detailed explanation of the specific criteria for assessing the Experience dimension within the E-E-A-T framework. The new guidelines state that when quality raters judge whether content reflects genuine experience, they should pay attention to: first-hand sources (whether the author personally used or experienced the subject), specific details (whether the content includes specifics that only someone who has actually been there would know), timeliness (whether the description of the experience matches the product's current state), and objectivity (whether it points out both pros and cons). The practical impact of this update on SEO practitioners is that articles based purely on the aggregation of second-hand information may face stricter quality scrutiny. Content teams will need to add genuine experience elements such as hands-on testing, user interviews, and original data. The verticals most affected include: software tool reviews, consumer product reviews, travel guides, restaurant recommendations, and medical and health advice.