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Definition
Source Presence
Source Presence measures how frequently a specific source (page or domain) appears in AI-generated responses over time.
Key Factors
- Number and quality of external mentions
- Presence on category-relevant review sites
- Coverage in directories and comparison pages
- Third-party validation of your claims
Action Steps
- **How to increase source presence:**
- Keep pages updated (freshness for fast-moving topics)
- Make pages skimmable and quotable (short sections, clear claims)
- Build internal linking to strengthen your topical cluster