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    Definition

    Citation Optimization

    Citation optimization is improving the likelihood that AI systems reference your pages as supporting sources.

    Why Citation Optimization Matters

    • What drives citations:
    • Clear, direct answers (definition-first)
    • Helpful structure (headings, lists, short sections)
    • Trust signals (credible authoring, accurate info, consistency)
    • Strong topical coverage (your site is the "home" for the topic)

    Key Factors

    • Content structure (headings, lists, short sections)
    • Trust signals (credible authoring, accuracy, consistency)
    • Strong topical coverage making your site the "home" for topics
    • Clear, direct answers positioned early in content

    Action Steps

    Fast checklist: ✅ Definition in first paragraph ✅ "How it works" section ✅ Examples + edge cases ✅ FAQ section (schema-ready) ✅ Internal links to related pages