Citation Readiness Score
The Citation Readiness Score evaluates how likely AI systems are to cite and reference your content when generating answers. As AI search engines become primary information sources, being cited by these systems is the new frontier of digital visibility and authority.
This tool analyzes your content for the trust signals that AI systems look for: source citations, evidence-backed claims, author information, publication dates, and reference quality. Each signal contributes to your overall citation readiness score, indicating whether AI will consider your content authoritative enough to cite.
The analysis goes beyond simple checks to provide specific trust gaps and opportunities for improvement. You'll learn exactly what's missing - whether it's author credentials, supporting sources, or proper dating - and how to fix each issue to become a trusted source for AI systems.
How It Works
Get results in just a few simple steps
Enter your page URL or domain to analyze
We extract and analyze your content
Check for citations, sources, and evidence
Evaluate author and date information
Calculate your citation readiness score
Identify specific trust gaps
Get actionable fixes for each gap
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't make these frequent errors
Making claims without citing credible sources
Missing author bylines and credentials
Not including publication or update dates
Using only internal links instead of authoritative external sources
Forgetting to link to primary sources and research
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is citation readiness important for AI?
AI systems prefer to cite content with clear sourcing, author credentials, and evidence. High citation readiness means AI is more likely to reference your content as an authoritative source, driving qualified traffic and building domain authority.
What's a good citation readiness score?
Scores above 80 indicate strong citation potential. 60-80 means you have good foundation but need improvements. Below 60 suggests significant gaps in trust signals that may prevent AI from citing your content.
How do I improve my citation readiness quickly?
Quick wins include adding author bylines with credentials, including publication dates, citing 3-5 authoritative external sources, and adding a references section. These changes can often be made in under an hour.
Does citation readiness affect traditional SEO?
Yes! The same trust signals that make content citable for AI also improve E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) for Google. Improving citation readiness benefits both AI and traditional search visibility.
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