Become a Cited Source for AI Responses
AI uses information from your content but doesn't cite you as the source. Get proper attribution for your expertise.
Symptoms
You might have this problem if you're experiencing:
AI shares your insights without mentioning your brand
Perplexity doesn't include you in source citations
Your original research appears uncited in AI responses
Competitors get attribution for similar content
Common Causes
This problem is usually caused by:
Content not structured for citation
Missing author and source information
Content lacks unique, quotable elements
Low domain authority compared to competitors
Content aggregates rather than originates insights
How to Fix It
Follow these steps to resolve this issue:
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
Prevention Tips
Prevent this problem from happening again:
Focus on original research and insights
Build citation-worthy content assets
Monitor citation rates in AI responses
Invest in authoritative backlink building
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