Introducing Citation Tracking: See Exactly Where AI Gets Its Information

What is Citation Tracking?

Citation tracking is our newest feature that reveals the sources AI systems use when mentioning your brand. Unlike simple mention tracking, citation tracking shows you:

Which sources AI cites when recommending you

Source authority scores for each citation

Citation context (positive, neutral, negative)

Competitor citations for comparison

Why Citations Matter

AI systems like Perplexity always cite their sources. Even ChatGPT's training data comes from specific sources. Understanding these citations helps you:

1. Identify Influential Sources

Not all sources are equal. Learn which publications and websites have the most influence on AI recommendations.

2. Find Content Gaps

See which competitor content gets cited and identify gaps in your own content strategy.

3. Measure Content ROI

Track which of your content pieces actually influence AI recommendations.

How Citation Tracking Works

Data Collection:

Our system monitors AI responses across multiple platforms, extracting and analyzing all cited sources.

Analysis:

Each citation is evaluated for:

Source domain authority

Relevance to your brand

Sentiment context

Frequency across queries

Reporting:

View citation data in your dashboard with:

Top cited sources for your brand

Citation trends over time

Competitor citation comparison

Actionable recommendations

Getting Started

Citation tracking is available on all Pro and Business plans. To activate:

Go to Settings → Tracking Configuration

Enable "Citation Tracking"

Wait 24 hours for initial data collection

View results in the Citations dashboard

Use Cases

Content Strategy:

"We discovered that AI cited our 2022 research report 40% of the time. We're now prioritizing annual research to maintain this advantage." - Marketing Director, B2B SaaS

Competitive Intelligence:

"Citation tracking showed our competitor was cited from Wikipedia while we had no Wikipedia presence. We fixed that within a month." - SEO Lead, Fintech

ROI Measurement:

"We can finally prove the value of our content investments by showing which pieces drive AI citations." - CMO, E-commerce

What's Next

We're continuously improving citation tracking with:
• Real-time citation alerts
• Deeper source analysis
• Integration with content management systems
• API access for enterprise users

Explore citation tracking in your dashboard today.