Citation Types (Used vs Cited) - GEO Style Feature

What is Citation Types (Used vs Cited)?

Distinguish between USED citations (API metadata) and CITED citations (text URLs) for deeper insights.

Key Benefit: Understand citation quality

Subscription Tier: PRO

Feature Category: Observe

How Citation Types (Used vs Cited) Works

Citation Types separates citations into USED (sources the AI actually used from API metadata) and CITED (URLs that appear in the response text). See used vs cited counts, filter by type, and understand which citations drive real AI behavior versus surface-level mentions.

Why Citation Types (Used vs Cited) Matters for AI Visibility

Citation Types (Used vs Cited) is essential for optimizing your brand's visibility in AI-powered search results and recommendations. As AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot become primary sources of information for B2B buyers, understanding and optimizing for AI discovery is critical. Citation Types (Used vs Cited) helps you understand citation quality, making it easier for AI systems to find, understand, and recommend your brand when users ask relevant questions.

AI Models Supported

Citation Types (Used vs Cited) works across all major AI platforms including OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepSeek. This ensures comprehensive coverage of how your brand appears in AI-generated responses across different models and use cases.

Use Cases for Citation Types (Used vs Cited)

Here are the primary ways businesses use Citation Types (Used vs Cited) to improve their AI visibility:

• Use Case 1: See how many citations are USED vs CITED
• Use Case 2: Filter citations by type on the citations page
• Use Case 3: Understand which sources AI truly relies on
• Use Case 4: Improve content strategy based on citation type

Getting Started with Citation Types (Used vs Cited)

To start using Citation Types (Used vs Cited), sign up for a pro account on GEO Style. The PRO tier provides full access to Citation Types (Used vs Cited) along with advanced features and higher limits.

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GEO and Generative Engine Optimization

Citation Types (Used vs Cited) is part of GEO Style's comprehensive suite of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) tools. Unlike traditional SEO which optimizes for search engine rankings, GEO optimizes for AI discovery and recommendations. This means your content, brand information, and expertise are structured and presented in ways that AI systems can easily understand, cite, and recommend to users asking relevant questions.

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