Published September 10, 2026
Published September 10, 2026.
A promise test checks whether anchor wording accurately previews the distinct help available at its destination.
Define the control
Read the source paragraph and state the unanswered next question. Then open the proposed destination and confirm that its current content resolves that question without forcing the reader to hunt.
The routine should fit inside the existing daily publishing flow. Name the artifact, its accountable owner, and the point at which it becomes release evidence. That keeps process language tied to an observable decision instead of turning it into another unchecked checklist.
Apply it to one article
Use anchor language that describes the destination’s useful job. Avoid generic “learn more” wording and keyword-heavy anchors that promise a topic the linked page only mentions.
Use the current page and current evidence. Record uncertainty directly, keep unrelated edits outside the task, and prefer a reversible change when the available signal is incomplete. The goal is a better supported reader experience, not activity for its own sake.
Preserve the handoff
Verify the final link on the rendered page, including its status and destination title. If the source article already completes the task, no link may be the better editorial choice.
A useful handoff lets another editor identify the page, understand the decision, inspect the supporting evidence, and know the next safe action without reconstructing the day from chat history.
Close the daily loop
Confirm the rendered page, its publication metadata, canonical identity, family index, sitemap entry, and image. If any required surface disagrees, return the route to correction and verify the full row again after deployment. This supports DelegationAssistant’s mission of reliable daily article creation and SEO improvement with evidence that remains reviewable.