AI cites sources it can quote and trust. To get your business cited, publish clear, factual, quotable answers on your own site; use structured data so AI understands your content; and make sure you're referenced on the sources AI already pulls from — your Google Business Profile, review platforms, directories, and reputable third-party articles. Citations follow clarity and corroboration, not marketing language.
When AI answers a question, it often points to the sources it used. Being one of those cited sources is the strongest form of AI visibility — it means the AI is treating you as an authority, not just mentioning you. Citations compound your trust with every model.
It favors pages that state a clear, self-contained answer; that are backed by data or references; that carry schema; and that come from an entity it recognizes. It avoids vague, salesy, or unverifiable pages.
Write answer-first, reference real sources, add schema, keep your entity consistent, and earn presence on the third-party sites AI already quotes (reviews, directories, YouTube, reputable publications).
The plain-English explainer on AEO and how it differs from SEO.
The practical playbook: answer-first content, proof, schema, and entity consistency.
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How each platform decides who gets named — and what moves both.
What AEO costs for DIY, done-with-you, and enterprise setups.
How to choose an AEO partner and what to expect.
What an AEO consultant does and how to choose one.
How we get your business recommended across AI platforms.
We map the sources ChatGPT, Perplexity, Copilot, and Google AI quote in your category, then show you how to earn a spot among them.
