Citation
In AEO, a citation is when an AI/search system references your content as a source. Improve citations with verifiable, structured, citable answers.
Definition
In AEO, a citation is when an AI or search system references your content as a source in an answer. To increase citations, provide clear definitions, answer-first passages, verifiable data, and authoritative entry points (guides, tools, knowledge.json).
Why it matters
- Citations build brand trust and indirect traffic
- Being cited signals clarity and credibility
- Important in a zero-click world
How to implement
- Answer-first formatting: paragraphs/lists that are easy to quote
- Provide sources and verifiable details
- Add structured data and AEO assets (llms.txt/knowledge.json)
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