Source & Citation Tracking
Monitor which sources AI systems cite when discussing your brand and track domain authority in AI responses.
Overview
Sources are the websites, domains, and references that AI systems cite when answering questions. Understanding which sources AI trusts provides crucial insights into your digital authority and helps identify partnership and content opportunities.
- Understand which sites influence AI's knowledge about your industry
- Identify high-authority domains to target for backlinks
- Discover content gaps where you're not being cited
- Track which of your pages AI systems reference most
- Monitor competitor sources and citation patterns
Automatic Source Extraction
Our source extraction system works continuously:
Citation Detection
AI responses are scanned for URLs, domain mentions, and source references
Domain Analysis
Each source is analyzed for authority, relevance, and citation frequency
Historical Tracking
Track source citation patterns over time to identify trends
What counts as a source?
- • Direct URL citations (e.g., "According to example.com...")
- • Domain mentions (e.g., "Wikipedia states...")
- • Indirect references (e.g., "Industry reports show...")
- • Your own domain when AI cites your content
Source Analytics Dashboard
Access comprehensive source analytics at app.finseo.ai/sources:
Top Sources
Most frequently cited domains in your industry
Citation Trends
Rising and declining source authority over time
Your Domain
How often your content is cited as a source
Content Types
Which content formats AI prefers to cite
What You Can Track
Comprehensive source tracking provides deep insights:
Source Metrics
Citation Frequency
How often each domain is referenced
Authority Score
AI's trust level for each source
Topic Relevance
Which topics each source is cited for
Geographic Patterns
Source preferences by region
Content Analysis
Most cited pages and content types
Competitive Intel
Sources citing your competitors
Track how source citations change over time:
Historical Source Distribution Chart
Visualize citation patterns monthly, quarterly, or yearly to identify trends
Using Source Insights
Transform source data into actionable strategies:
Content Strategy
- Create content similar to frequently cited sources
- Target content gaps where you're not being cited
- Optimize existing content that AI occasionally cites
Link Building
- Prioritize backlinks from high-authority AI sources
- Guest post on frequently cited domains
- Build relationships with authoritative publishers
Authority Building
- Study why certain sources are trusted by AI
- Improve your domain's citation frequency
- Create comprehensive, citable resources
Best Practices
Monitor Weekly: Check source trends weekly to catch emerging authorities.
Analyze Patterns: Look for common traits in highly cited sources.
Create Citable Content: Format content to be easily referenced by AI.
Build Relationships: Connect with frequently cited domain owners.