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Citation Authority

A measure of how frequently and reliably AI systems cite your content as a source when generating responses.

Understanding Citation Authority

Citation authority is the AI-era equivalent of domain authority. It reflects how trusted your content is by AI systems. Building citation authority requires consistently publishing accurate, well-structured content that AI systems can verify and reference. High citation authority means your brand becomes a go-to source for AI-generated recommendations and information.

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