Definition

Citation Quality

Updated Feb 10, 2026

Definition

Citation Quality is a segmentation of citations by intent and value, distinguishing definition prompts from high-intent evaluation prompts.

Plain English

Not all citations are equal. Getting cited on "what is X" is less valuable than getting cited on "best X for enterprise."

Why it matters

  • Raw citation count hides whether you're winning on the prompts that matter.
  • High-intent citations (comparison, "best X", pricing) drive more pipeline.
  • Tracking quality prevents vanity wins on low-value definition queries.