AI Citation Trigger Pattern Index

28 patterns to make AI models cite your business

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.

Key Features

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Auto-SaveAudit responses, notes, and filter settings save automatically in your browser.
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Export & Import JSONSave your citation audit data or restore it on another device.
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Smart FiltersFilter the Pattern Index by category and page type to find exactly what you need.
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Print-FriendlyPrint the full pattern index and audit for offline reference.
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