Citation rate in AI answers explained
Citation rate indicates how frequently your website is linked or cited as a source in AI answers. It differs from a plain mention of your brand name.
Citation vs. mention
A mention names your brand in the text; a citation points to your domain as a source. Both are valuable — citations additionally strengthen your authority in the AI answer.
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How do I raise my citation rate?
With citable, fact-rich content, structured data and presence on the sources AI systems draw from.
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