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Everything you need to get started and make the most of CitationLab

Getting Started

Follow these steps to start monitoring your AI search visibility

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1
Create Your Account

Sign up for a free account and complete the onboarding process. Our AI-powered setup will help you configure your first project in minutes.

2
Add Your Domain

Enter the domain you want to monitor. You can add multiple domains and specify target markets and languages for each project.

3
Configure Prompts

Set up search queries (prompts) that represent how users might find your business. Our AI suggests relevant prompts based on your industry.

4
Start Monitoring

CitationLab automatically queries AI models daily and tracks how your brand appears in results. View insights in your dashboard within 24 hours.

Key Features

Explore CitationLab's powerful features for AI search monitoring

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Multi-Model Monitoring

Track your citations across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and traditional search engines. See how different AI models represent your brand.

Citation Analysis

Understand which sources AI models use when mentioning your brand. Track citation quality, authority scores, and ownership.

Competitor Intelligence

Compare your AI visibility against competitors. Identify gaps and opportunities to improve your digital presence.

Smart Scheduling

Automated prompt execution based on your timezone ensures fresh data every morning. No manual intervention required.

Team Collaboration

Invite team members and partners with granular access controls. Share insights and collaborate on optimization strategies.

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive analytics with visibility trends, sentiment analysis, and actionable recommendations to improve your AI search performance.

How It Works

Understanding CitationLab's monitoring process

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1

Daily AI Queries

CitationLab runs your configured prompts against multiple AI models between 6-8 AM in your local timezone, ensuring consistent fresh data.

2

Response Analysis

Our AI analyzes each response to identify citations, mentions, sentiment, and how your brand is positioned relative to competitors.

3

Citation Extraction

We extract and classify all citations, removing tracking parameters and normalizing URLs to give you clean, actionable data.

4

Visibility Scoring

Calculate your Visibility Index using a weighted formula: 70% citation share + 30% mention share, providing a clear performance metric.

Best Practices

Tips to maximize your AI search visibility

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Create Diverse Prompts

Use a mix of informational, commercial, and navigational queries. Cover different aspects of your business and target personas.

Monitor Regularly

Check your dashboard weekly to identify trends and respond quickly to changes in how AI models represent your brand.

Optimize Your Sources

Ensure authoritative sources mention your brand. AI models prefer citing high-authority, well-structured content.

Track Competitors

Add your main competitors to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities to differentiate.

Use Business Profiles

Complete your business profile with detailed information. This helps our AI provide better competitor analysis and recommendations.

Act on Insights

Review monthly reports and implement recommendations. Small improvements compound over time to boost your AI visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Help?

Our support team is here to help you succeed with CitationLab. Get in touch with questions, feedback, or technical issues.