GEO Glossary
Source Citation
How AI systems attribute information to the original sources they use.
📅 Updated July 29, 2025🏷️ GEO
Source citation in AI responses is a way of referencing the original sources that was used to generate the hybrid answers. This is crucial for credibility and provides traffic opportunities for cited websites.
Proper citation practices in AI systems help users verify information and give credit to original content creators, while also providing valuable backlink opportunities for cited sources.
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