Developer Relations: Become a Cited Source for AI Responses
How developer relations can identify and solve the problem of ai doesn't cite your content as source. Role-specific strategies and action items.
Why This Matters for Developer Relations
For Developer Relations, aI uses information from your content but doesn't cite you as the source. Get proper attribution for your expertise. This directly impacts your ability to succeed in your role as AI becomes a primary discovery channel.
Signs Developer Relations Should Recognize
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
Solutions for Developer Relations
Strategies tailored for developer relations:
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
Action Items for Developer Relations
Start with these concrete steps:
Test how AI coding assistants describe your tool
Add SoftwareApplication schema to documentation
Create a "Why choose [tool]" page with clear differentiation
Structure tutorials with clear step-by-step formatting
Include use case examples AI can reference
Helpful Resources
Developer Relations Guide
Complete guide for developer relations