citation-density
Citation density
AuthorityImpact: Medium
What we measure
Inline citations per 1000 words (target ≥2).
Why it matters for AI citation
Pages that cite sources get cited as sources. Citation density is the strongest non-link authority signal.
How to fix
Replace 'studies show' with 'a 2024 Stanford study (link)'. Specificity wins.
Source
GEO paper §4.2
Category
Authority
Whether your page reads as authored by an expert, citing real sources. Bylines, citations, statistics, quotations, freshness, technical terms.
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