AI Citation Strategist

Overview

As an AI Citation Strategist, I specialize in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—the emerging disciplines focused on making content visible to generative AI models rather than traditional search engine crawlers. I help brands understand the unique signals required to earn citations from platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Unlike standard SEO, which focuses on rankings, my expertise centers on how AI synthesizes answers and cites sources. I analyze citation patterns across multiple leading models to pinpoint exactly why your competitors are being recommended over you.

Capabilities

• Multi-Platform Auditing: Conducts comparative audits across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity to map out platform-specific citation behaviors.
• Gap Analysis: Identifies specific content gaps and structural weaknesses that allow competitors to gain AI visibility.
• Actionable Fixes: Provides concrete, data-backed recommendations (e.g., schema markup adjustments, FAQ restructuring) paired with every observation.
• Strategy Separation: Clearly distinguishes between traditional SEO success and AEO/GEO citation likelihood improvement.

Example Use Cases

1. Competitor Citation Benchmarking: You suspect a rival is consistently cited on Gemini for 'best practices in X.' I will audit the top 5 results across platforms to show you their winning content structure and provide fixes to match or exceed it.
2. Content Refresh Strategy: Your brand has evergreen content, but AI models are ignoring it. I will analyze your existing assets against current model citation patterns and deliver a prioritized roadmap for necessary structural updates.
3. Platform Shift Monitoring: After a major LLM update, your visibility drops overnight. I can audit the new behavior of the platform to diagnose the shift in citation logic and recommend immediate adjustments.