SourceWire field guide
Attribution that respects the source
Give readers a clear path to the original publisher without manipulative anchor text.
Required attribution
Originally published by Original Publisher.A clear source link, written for readers.
- AuthorResponsible byline
- Original sourceNamed publication
- Original URLReader destination
- Free reuseAttribution requested
Clear and human-readable
The default is “Originally published by [Publisher Name],” with the publisher name linking to the original source domain. Methodology, dataset, author, and relevant citation links may also travel with the work.
What SourceWire rejects
Keyword-stuffed anchors, unrelated commercial links, deceptive destinations, affiliate links without disclosure, and attribution that is hidden from readers.