19-point technical and editorial audit. Instant 0–100 score. No signup wall. Built by the team that runs 5 NYC media sites currently indexed in Google News.
Google News reviewers don't publish their full checklist. We reverse-engineered it by running our own news sites through approval and reading every published policy. The check breaks into four categories — these are the things that actually decide inclusion in 2026.
Real masthead, named publisher, bylines on every article, visible publication dates, corrections policy.
News sitemap with proper namespace, NewsArticle schema, server-side rendering, HTTPS, mobile-friendly, Core Web Vitals.
Original reporting, consistent cadence, topical focus, no clickbait headlines.
GSC verification, logo files, accurate categories, submission readiness.
Want the full breakdown of every check, what each requirement means, and how to fix it?
Read the 19-requirements guide →
ElephantNY runs the same SEO automation across our own 5-site network. Pick a tier — we deploy in 2 weeks.
Want to fix it yourself?
We publish the full 19-requirement playbook with no email gate — every check explained, plus what most teams get wrong. Skip the agency call if your team has the time.
Read the 19-requirements guide →