Glossary
Citation source map
A map of domains and URLs that appear as sources across evaluated answers.
Definition
BatSignal citation maps show which third-party and first-party URLs AI systems lean on for your category prompts—useful for content and PR prioritization.
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
See also
Next step
Browse the glossary index, read what is AI visibility?, or measure your site.
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FAQ
What is Citation source map?
A map of domains and URLs that appear as sources across evaluated answers.
Why does Citation source map matter for AI visibility?
BatSignal citation maps show which third-party and first-party URLs AI systems lean on for your category prompts—useful for content and PR prioritization.
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.