GEO Tool

AI Citation Checker

Check if your content is ready to be cited by AI systems

Citation Readiness Score
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Check the factors below that apply to your content

📝Content Quality

Comprehensive, in-depth content (2000+ words)High

AI cites thorough, authoritative sources

Clear, direct answers in first 100 wordsHigh

AI extracts concise answers for responses

Original research, data, or statisticsHigh

Unique data gets cited over generic content

Well-structured with clear headingsMedium

Helps AI understand content hierarchy

FAQ sections with question-answer formatHigh

Perfect for AI conversational responses

🏆Authority Signals

Author credentials displayedHigh

E-E-A-T signals build trust

Published and updated dates visibleMedium

Freshness matters to AI

Expert quotes and sourcesMedium

External validation increases credibility

Brand mentions across the webHigh

AI learns from multiple sources

⚙️Technical Optimization

llms.txt file in root directoryMedium

Helps AI understand your site structure

Schema markup (Article, FAQ, Organization)High

Structured data improves AI comprehension

Fast page load speedMedium

AI crawlers may timeout on slow pages

Mobile-responsive designMedium

Most AI training includes mobile content

🔍 Test Your Citations

Try these queries on AI platforms to see if your content gets cited:

What is [your topic]?ChatGPT

Test definition queries

Best [product/service] for [use case]Perplexity

Test comparison queries

How to [task related to your content]Google SGE

Test how-to queries

[Your brand name] reviewsChatGPT

Test brand awareness

Top [industry] companies in [location]Perplexity

Test local/industry queries

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💡 Tip: AI citation is not guaranteed. Focus on creating genuinely helpful, comprehensive content that would naturally be cited as a trusted source.

What Makes Content Citation-Worthy?

AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE cite content that demonstrates expertise, provides unique value, and is structured for easy comprehension.

High-Impact Factors

  • Unique Data: Original research and statistics that can't be found elsewhere
  • Expert Authority: Content from recognized experts with visible credentials
  • FAQ Format: Question-answer format aligns with how AI responds to queries
  • Comprehensive Coverage: In-depth content covering all aspects of a topic
  • Clear Structure: Well-organized with headings, lists, and logical flow

How to Test Citations

  1. Use the test queries above on ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google
  2. Look for your domain in sources or citations
  3. Note which content types get cited most
  4. Optimize underperforming content based on findings