AEO Dictionary

Citation Probability

Citation Probability refers to the calculated likelihood that a specific piece of content or a brand will be cited, referenced, or recommended by an AI system in response to a user's query.

Why It Matters

This probability for a Citation by an LLM is determined by a complex set of AI Search Ranking Factors that prioritize content authority, factual accuracy, relevance to the query context. Wxactly how this algorithm works is not public, but by trakcing citations over 100 of responses we gain understanding of what content is preffered. We use this to change and optimizing content to maximise citation probability. This is one of the core practises of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).

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FAQ

Can I measure Citation Probability?

It is an estimated metric, often derived from testing how often you appear in AI responses for specific keywords.

How do I increase my probability?

Be the primary source of data. Original research has the highest citation probability.

Does domain authority affect it?

Does domain authority affect it?