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Content Authority

The degree to which AI systems trust and reference your content as an expert source.

DEFINITION

What is Content Authority?

Content authority refers to how AI systems perceive the trustworthiness and expertise of your content. High content authority means AI is more likely to cite, reference, and recommend your content as a source. Authority is built through consistent quality, expertise demonstration, and recognition from other authoritative sources.

IN PRACTICE

We build content authority that makes AI systems trust and cite your content.

WHY IT MATTERS

AI systems aim to provide accurate, trustworthy information. Content with high authority is more likely to be used and recommended.

EXAMPLES
01

AI citing your industry research

02

Your how-to guides being referenced for questions

03

Being the source for category definitions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is content authority measured?

Through citation frequency, being used as a source, and appearing in authoritative context. We track these signals across AI platforms.

How do I build content authority?

Create comprehensive, accurate content. Get referenced by other authoritative sources. Demonstrate expertise consistently.

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