Glossary
Citation
Citations are trust signals for users and for models that browse or summarize the web.
Track them next to Share of Voice and sentiment scoring.
Definition
A citation in LLM answers is an explicit reference to a domain, URL, or named source that supports a claim. In Perplexity-style UIs, citations are visible links; in other assistants they may be implicit training recall. For brands, citations are proof that the model grounded an answer on something inspectable, not pure parametric memory.
How it's computed
Getllmspy parses answer text and link patterns where available, then attributes citations to domains. You can compare your domain against competitors for the same prompt pack. Coverage across fanout queries shows whether citations are stable or accidental.
How to read it
Prefer consistent citations to authoritative pages you control (docs, research, registry pages) over random forum mentions. A spike in low-trust citations is a warning even if LLM-Score looks high.
When to use
- GEO programs that prioritize verifiable facts.
- PR measurement after publishing primary research.
- Selecting outreach targets that models already treat as sources.