Glossary
ChatGPT citations
Source attributions or links ChatGPT associates with an answer.
Definition
When ChatGPT search exposes sources, those citations are high-value AI visibility evidence. Improving crawl access and citable public pages increases your odds of appearing.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
Related guide: ChatGPT citations.
See also
Next step
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FAQ
What is ChatGPT citations?
Source attributions or links ChatGPT associates with an answer.
Why does ChatGPT citations matter for AI visibility?
When ChatGPT search exposes sources, those citations are high-value AI visibility evidence. Improving crawl access and citable public pages increases your odds of appearing.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.