Author's network:
- How old is the account?
- Do some background research on fans and followers: Who is in their network and who follows them? Who leaves comments?
Reliability (of author and content):
- Can the information be verified from other sources?
- Does the author have a Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, blog, or personal webpage?
- What kind of content is showcased on these pages?
Contextual updates:
- Does the author usually post about this topic?
- If so, what do past or updated posts say?
- Do they fill in details as they occur?
Geography:
- If the blog features breaking news content, is the author near the location of the event?