Citation Inclusion Rate
Definition
Citation Inclusion Rate measures how frequently a domain is selected and cited within AI-generated answers for relevant queries.
Why It Matters
It reflects the effectiveness of AI attribution optimization efforts.
How It Works
The rate is calculated by dividing total AI citations by total relevant AI answer opportunities.
Use Cases
- Tracking generative visibility
- Competitive benchmarking
- Evaluating authority improvements
- Monitoring AI citation growth
Best Practices
- Increase topical authority
- Publish original data
- Improve entity salience
- Maintain structured answer blocks
Frequently Asked Questions
How is inclusion rate calculated? +
By dividing citations by total answer opportunities.
Is it different from citation share? +
Yes, inclusion rate measures opportunities, while share measures competitive distribution.
Why track it? +
It shows how effectively content appears in AI answers.
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