Citations
AEOeye editorial team · AEO Glossary
The sources an AI engine references when generating an answer.
Engines like Perplexity and Google AI cite the sources behind their answers. Earning citations means being a clear, authoritative source that the engine trusts enough to reference by name.
Content rich in specific facts, statistics and quotable statements tends to earn more citations than vague marketing copy.
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