what makes a website reliable and credible
1 Author â Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a credible site. 2  The fact that the author is willing to stand behind the information presented (and in some cases, include his or her contact information) is a good indication that the information is reliable. Date â The date of any research information is important, including information found on the Internet. 2  By including a date, the website allows readers to make decisions about whether that information is recent enough for their purposes.