Definition

Citation optimization

Updated Feb 6, 2025

Definition

Citation optimization is increasing the likelihood that AI answers reference your page as a source.

Plain English

You're making your content easy to quote, easy to verify, and trustworthy enough to cite.

Why it matters

  • Citations are the closest thing to "ranking" inside AI answers.
  • They can drive high-intent clicks.
  • They signal trust to both users and systems.