Mentions Metrics
Track how frequently your brand or domain appears in AI responses across all models.
What are Mentions?
Mentions measure how often your brand name or domain appears in AI responses when tracking specific prompts. This metric provides insights into your brand's frequency and recognition across different AI models.
If your brand has multiple name variations (like "Apple" vs "Apple Inc." vs "Apple Computer"), you need to configure brand synonyms in your project settings to track all variations accurately.

Tracking System
Our mention tracking system monitors multiple types of brand references:
Brand Names
Direct mentions of your brand name in any context within AI responses.
Domain References
Mentions of your website domain or URL in responses.
Multiple Mentions Per Response
If your brand is mentioned multiple times within a single AI response, each mention is counted separately. This affects your total mention count but not your visibility percentage.
Brand Variations
Many brands have multiple name variations that AI models might use. Setting up synonyms ensures comprehensive tracking:
Example: Automotive Brand
- Mercedes
- Benz
- Daimler
- Mercedes-Benz AG
- Mercedes Benz (without hyphen)
- Stuttgart-based Mercedes
- German luxury automaker Mercedes
Example: Service Business
- McDonalds
- McDonald's Corporation
- Mickey D's
- Golden Arches
- McD's
Configure Your Synonyms
Set up your brand variations in project settings to ensure accurate mention tracking across all possible name variations.
Mention Examples
Single Mention Response
Mention Count: 1 (single brand mention)
Multiple Mentions Response
Mention Count: 3 (brand name + domain + possessive form)
Synonym Variations
Mention Count: 3 (all variations tracked as same brand with proper synonym setup)
Frequency Analysis
Mention frequency provides insights into brand recognition and AI model familiarity:
Weekly Mention Analysis
Higher mention frequency often correlates with better visibility and positioning metrics.
Best Practices
- Complete synonym setup: Configure all possible brand name variations in your project settings for comprehensive tracking.
- Monitor brand consistency: Ensure your brand name is used consistently across all your content and communications.
- Track domain mentions: Include your website domain in synonym tracking to capture URL-based references.
- Analyze patterns: Look for trends in mention frequency across different AI models to identify strengths and opportunities.
- Content optimization: Create content that naturally encourages AI models to mention your brand multiple times in relevant contexts.