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Citation (AI)

When an AI assistant references your content or brand as a source.

DEFINITION

What is Citation (AI)?

In AI context, a citation occurs when an AI assistant references your content, website, or brand as a source of information. Citations are particularly prominent in platforms like Perplexity that show sources. Being cited by AI indicates your content is recognized as authoritative and trustworthy, making citations a valuable form of AI visibility.

IN PRACTICE

We optimize for AI citations by building content authority and ensuring content is structured for citation.

WHY IT MATTERS

Citations establish authority and can drive traffic. Being a source AI trusts enough to cite indicates strong content authority.

EXAMPLES
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Perplexity linking to your article as a source

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AI mentioning your research or data

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Your brand cited as an authority on a topic

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get AI to cite my content?

Create authoritative, well-structured content that directly answers common questions. Platforms like Perplexity actively seek good sources.

Are citations better than mentions?

Both are valuable. Citations indicate content authority; mentions indicate brand recognition. Ideally, you have both.

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