“I Tested” Statements: How First-Person Voice Builds Trust
“I tested,” “We analyzed,” “In my experience”—these phrases signal Experience in EEAT. When you use first-person with action verbs, you're claiming personal responsibility for your findings. This signals authenticity to both readers and AI systems evaluating content for E-E-A-T.
Key Takeaways
- • “I tested” = accountability + experience proof
- • Pronoun + action verb is the strongest pattern
- • Add context: When, how long, under what conditions
Why “I Tested” Works #
Passive (Weak)
“The product was tested and showed good results.”
Who tested? How? No accountability.
First-Person (Strong)
“I tested this daily for 30 days and measured the results.”
Clear ownership. Personal stake.
Power Phrases #
Testing & Analysis
- “I tested...”
- “We analyzed...”
- “I measured...”
- “I compared...”
- “I ran [specific test]...”
Usage & Experience
- “I used this for [time]...”
- “In my experience...”
- “After [duration] of daily use...”
- “I discovered...”
- “What I found was...”
Adding Context #
“I tested” alone is good. “I tested” with context is better:
WEAK: "I tested this product." STRONG: "I tested this laptop daily for 3 months, primarily for video editing in Final Cut Pro and general web browsing."
Context elements to include:
- Duration: How long did you test?
- Frequency: Daily? Weekly? One-time?
- Use case: What did you use it for?
- Conditions: Any relevant environmental factors
Never Fake It #
If you haven't actually tested something, don't claim you did. Alternatives:
- “Based on analyzing 50 user reviews...”
- “According to hands-on reports from other reviewers...”
- “The manufacturer claims... (we haven't verified)...”
Product Manager at Seenos.ai. Pioneer in AEO research since 2024, exploring the convergence of SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). Led multiple AI-powered content optimization projects that achieved 300%+ citation increases in ChatGPT and Perplexity.