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      "@id": "https://geostack.co/wiki/citation-tracking",
      "name": "Citation Tracking",
      "description": "Citation tracking is the practice of monitoring when, where, and how a brand or piece of content is cited in AI-generated responses from large language models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, and Gemini.",
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      "dateModified": "2026-06-25",
      "category": "Metrics & Terms",
      "url": "https://geostack.co/wiki/citation-tracking",
      "citation": [
        {
          "@type": "CreativeWork",
          "name": "AI Search Monitor — GeoStack",
          "url": "https://geostack.co/ai-search-monitor"
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      "alternateName": "LLM Citation Tracking",
      "audience": "beginner",
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        "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citation_analysis"
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      "keywords": "Run a benchmark prompt set (50-200 prompts) weekly across top AI engines | Track: which prompts cite you, position in response, sentiment, surrounding context | Top tools: Profound, Otterly, Peec, Goodie AI, LLM Pulse, in-house scripts | Combine with traditional rank tracking — the two metrics diverge significantly"
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          "@type": "Question",
          "name": "How often should I run citation tracking?",
          "acceptedAnswer": {
            "@type": "Answer",
            "text": "Weekly is the minimum — AI responses shift faster than SERPs. Daily for high-stakes keywords. Monthly is too slow; AI models update on rolling cycles that change citations within weeks."
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          "@type": "Question",
          "name": "Can I track citations without a paid tool?",
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            "text": "Yes — Python scripts using OpenAI/Anthropic/Perplexity APIs work. Cost ~$50-200/month for 100 prompts across 5 engines. Free tools exist but lack historical data and consistency."
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