Welcome to the Citation Trigger Pattern Index
This interactive dashboard is your reference guide to 28 proven patterns that make AI models cite your business. Browse patterns by category, get page-specific playbooks, and audit your pages to measure citation readiness.
Dashboard Tabs
Pattern Index
Browse all 28 citation trigger patterns across 7 categories: Authority Anchors, Structured Answer Blocks, Statistical Proof Points, Entity Clarity, People-First Credibility, Advanced Citation Triggers, and Plug-and-Play Templates. Filter by category or page type.
Page Type Playbook
See exactly which patterns to implement on each page type (Homepage, Blog Posts, Service Pages, Product Pages, About Page). Each playbook lists Must-Haves, Nice-to-Haves, and a Quick Win to start with.
Citation Audit
Run a 12-point audit on any page. Check whether each critical citation signal is present, add notes, and get an instant score: Citation-Ready (10-12), Competitive (7-9), Underperforming (4-6), or Invisible (0-3).
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Start on the Pattern Index tab. Use the category and page type filters to find patterns relevant to the page you are working on.
- Step 2: Switch to the Page Type Playbook tab. Find your page type and note the Must-Have patterns. Implement the Quick Win first.
- Step 3: After implementing patterns, go to the Citation Audit tab. Answer each of the 12 questions for your page and see your score.
- Step 4: Export your audit results as JSON for your records, then repeat for each key page on your site.