Glossary · Measurement and evidence
citation rate
The share of answer-engine responses on a set of prompts in which a site is cited as a source. It depends entirely on the prompt set, the engine and the day, so a rate without those three stated is decoration.
What citation rate means
The share of answer-engine responses on a set of prompts in which a site is cited as a source. It depends entirely on the prompt set, the engine and the day, so a rate without those three stated is decoration. It is not the same as a mention, which names the brand without linking it.
What citation rate can and cannot support
| It can support | It cannot support |
|---|---|
| The share of answer-engine responses on a set of prompts in which a site is cited as a source. | It depends entirely on the prompt set, the engine and the day, so a rate without those three stated is decoration. It is not the same as a mention, which names the brand without linking it. |
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Questions about citation rate
What is citation rate?
The share of answer-engine responses on a set of prompts in which a site is cited as a source. It depends entirely on the prompt set, the engine and the day, so a rate without those three stated is decoration.
What does citation rate not show or guarantee?
It depends entirely on the prompt set, the engine and the day, so a rate without those three stated is decoration. It is not the same as a mention, which names the brand without linking it.
Which area of the glossary does citation rate belong to?
Measurement and evidence: The vocabulary for saying how strongly something is known.
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