Rule If you’re not in trusted sources, AI won’t cite you.
Why It Matters
AI answers come from training + live search
Sources shape answers
Frequent, positive mentions = authority in AI’s eyes
Breakthrough
Repeated mentions across reputable sources teach AI to trust and recommend you.
Strategy
Identify sources AI uses
Be present and positively represented
Build enough citations that AI can’t ignore you
Action Steps
Map sites AI uses in your niche
Ensure positive presence
Build ongoing mentions
Track visibility