01
Collect the source roots
For each answer, record the cited domains and page types. Source roots often reveal whether agents trust docs, reviews, community posts, or competitor-owned pages.
Guide
Track the citations behind AI recommendations.
AI citation tracking shows which sources answer agents rely on, which pages support competitors, and which evidence gaps your team should close.
Owned citations
%
How often your domain is used as evidence.
Earned citations
%
How often independent sources support your claims.
Competitor citations
Gap
Sources that repeatedly strengthen competitor recommendations.
Why it matters
Organic growth starts with the answer gaps.
These topic pages exist for search demand, but the product promise stays the same: measure the answer layer, find the gaps, ship the fixes.
02
Classify the evidence
Separate owned content, earned content, partner content, review platforms, community discussions, and neutral editorial sources. Each type requires a different improvement strategy.
03
Rescan after updates
Citation work takes time. Rescanning shows whether agents begin using stronger sources after pages are updated or new proof appears.
The measurement workflow
The same loop powers every AnswerMeter scan.
Step 1
Map buyer prompts
Start with category, comparison, alternative, pricing, integration, and problem-aware prompts that real buyers would ask before shortlisting a tool.
Step 2
Run neutral agent checks
Query answer agents from a neutral setup so every brand is evaluated against the same prompt cluster, not against personalized browsing history.
Step 3
Score mentions and citations
Separate brand mentions, favorable recommendations, rank position, competitor co-mentions, and citation roots instead of treating every answer as equal.
Step 4
Prioritize content gaps
Turn missing recommendations into specific work: clearer comparison pages, stronger docs, original proof, better review coverage, and citation-worthy assets.
Common questions
Honest answers before the scan.
Is AI visibility the same as traditional SEO?
No. Traditional SEO measures how pages rank in search results. AI visibility measures whether answer agents recommend, cite, or omit your brand inside generated answers.
Can AnswerMeter guarantee rankings or traffic?
No tool can honestly guarantee rankings. AnswerMeter focuses on measurement, competitive gaps, and the evidence teams need to improve their organic presence.
Do I need a credit card for the beta scan?
No. The free beta scan is designed to capture one domain, competitor context, and prompt clusters without requiring a card.
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