Documentation Index
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Overview
Sources are the websites and content that AI platforms cite when answering questions. Understanding sources helps you identify:- Where AI gets information about your industry
- Which content influences AI recommendations
- Where competitors appear but you don’t (opportunities!)
Source Types
Domain Types
AI Brand Monitor classifies domains into categories:| Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| You | Your brand’s websites | yourcompany.com |
| Competitor | Competitor websites | competitor.com |
| Corporate | Other company sites | microsoft.com, google.com |
| Editorial | News, blogs, magazines | techcrunch.com, forbes.com |
| UGC | User-generated content | reddit.com, quora.com |
| Reference | Knowledge bases | wikipedia.org, docs.* |
| Institutional | Government, education | .gov, .edu sites |
| Other | Uncategorized | Everything else |
URL Types
Individual pages are classified by content type:| Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Homepage | Main entry pages | company.com/ |
| Product Page | Product/service pages | …/pricing, …/features |
| Article | News and blog posts | …/blog/… |
| Listicle | ”Top 10…” articles | ”Best CRM tools 2026” |
| Comparison | A vs B articles | ”Salesforce vs HubSpot” |
| How-To Guide | Tutorials | ”How to set up…” |
| Alternative | Alternative roundups | ”Best X alternatives” |
| Discussion | Forum threads | Reddit posts, Quora answers |
Sources Dashboard
Domains Tab
Shows aggregated data by domain:| Column | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Domain | Website domain name |
| Type | Domain classification |
| Used | Number of chats citing this domain |
| Used % | Relative to most-cited domain |
| Avg Citations | Average times cited per chat |
URLs Tab
Shows individual page data:| Column | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| URL | Full page URL |
| Title | Page title |
| Type | Content type classification |
| Brand Mentioned | Whether your brand appears on this page |
| Used | Number of chats citing this URL |
Type Distribution
The pie chart shows how citations break down by type:What to Look For
- High Editorial % - AI relies heavily on news/blog content
- High UGC % - AI values user opinions and discussions
- High Competitor % - Competitors have strong owned content
- Low “You” % - Opportunity to create more citable content
Usage Chart
The line chart shows how top sources trend over time:
- Rising sources - Becoming more influential
- Falling sources - Losing relevance
- New sources - Recently started being cited
Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis helps you find sources where competitors appear but you don’t - these are your best opportunities!
How to Use Gap Analysis
Understanding Gap Score
- Source cited 50 times
- Mentions 3 competitors but not you
- Gap Score = 50 × 3 = 150
Min Competitors Filter
Adjust the minimum competitor count to focus your efforts:| Setting | What You’ll See |
|---|---|
| 1 | Any source with at least 1 competitor |
| 2+ | Sources where multiple competitors appear |
| 3+ | High-competition sources (hardest to crack) |
Why Sources Matter
Understanding AI Influence
AI platforms learn from content across the web. When answering questions, they cite sources to support recommendations. These citations reveal:What AI Trusts
High-authority sources that AI considers reliable
What AI Learned
Content that shaped AI’s knowledge base
What AI Recommends
Action-driving content that leads to recommendations
Most Influential Source Types
| Type | Influence Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial (News/Blogs) | Very High | AI treats journalistic content as authoritative |
| Comparison Sites | High | Directly answers “best of” questions |
| Reviews (G2, Capterra) | High | Trusted third-party opinions |
| UGC (Reddit, Quora) | Medium | Real user experiences |
| Your Website | Medium | Good for branded queries |
| Wikipedia | Medium | Background/definition queries |
Taking Action on Sources
When You Find a Gap
Check the content type
- Editorial: Consider outreach, PR, or creating newsworthy content
- Comparison/Listicle: Reach out to the author
- UGC: Participate authentically in discussions
- Review sites: Encourage customer reviews
Best Practices
Focus on Influence
Prioritize sources that AI cites frequently, not just any source where competitors appear.
Quality Over Quantity
Better to get mentioned well on 5 influential sources than barely on 50 low-impact ones.
Track Progress
Revisit the Sources dashboard monthly to see if your efforts are paying off.
Think Long-Term
Source influence changes over time. What’s important today may shift.