Gemini: Become a Cited Source for AI Responses
How to fix the problem of ai doesn't cite your content as source specifically for Gemini. Platform-specific solutions and prevention strategies.
Why This Happens in Gemini
Gemini uses Google-Extended to discover and index content. Content not structured for citation. To fix this, you need to ensure Gemini's crawler can access your content and that your pages are structured in a way Gemini can understand.
Signs You Have This Problem in Gemini
Gemini shares your insights without mentioning your brand
Perplexity doesn't include you in source citations
Your original research appears uncited in Gemini responses
Competitors get attribution for similar content
How to Fix This in Gemini
Follow these Gemini-specific solutions:
Create original research with citable statistics
Add clear author attribution and credentials
Structure content with quotable key findings
Build domain authority through backlinks
Include unique data points AI needs to cite
Format content for easy source attribution
Gemini Technical Details
Crawler Name
Google-Extended
User Agent
Google-Extended
Required robots.txt configuration:
User-agent: Google-Extended
Allow: /Prevent This Problem in Gemini
Focus on original research and insights
Build citation-worthy content assets
Monitor citation rates in Gemini responses
Invest in authoritative backlink building