GEO Citation Analyzer

Discover which sources get cited by AI systems (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) and understand what content structure patterns get referenced. Essential for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

What is GEO?

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing content to be cited by AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Unlike traditional SEO which targets Google rankings, GEO focuses on making your content the source that AI systems reference in their answers.

SEO vs GEO: Key Differences

Aspect	SEO	GEO
Goal	Rank on Google	Get cited by AI
Word Count	2,000-5,000 words	500-1,000 words
Content Format	Long-form, comprehensive	Tables, BLUF, concise
Tables	Optional	96% parse rate - essential
Questions	Target keywords	Include FAQ sections
Updates	Periodic	Real-time freshness matters

Features

• AI Citation Discovery: Query Perplexity, ChatGPT, or Gemini and extract which sources they cite
• Content Structure Analysis: Analyze cited pages for GEO signals:
  • Word count
  • Table usage
  • FAQ sections
  • BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) format
  • Lists and headings
  • Schema markup
• GEO Score: Calculate a 0-100 score for how well content is optimized for AI citation
• Actionable Insights: Get recommendations based on what's actually being cited

Input

Parameter	Description	Default
query	The topic/question to analyze	Required
aiEngine	Which AI to query (perplexity, chatgpt, gemini)	perplexity
analyzeContent	Scrape and analyze cited sources	true
maxCitations	Max sources to analyze (1-20)	10
perplexityApiKey	Your Perplexity API key	-
firecrawlApiKey	Your Firecrawl API key for scraping	-
demoMode	Run with sample data	true

Output

{
  "success": true,
  "query": "best project management software for startups",
  "aiEngine": "perplexity",
  "citationCount": 6,
  "citations": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/",
      "domain": "capterra.com",
      "title": "Top Project Management Software 2024",
      "contentStructure": {
        "wordCount": 850,
        "hasTables": true,
        "tableCount": 3,
        "hasFaq": true,
        "hasBluf": true,
        "hasNumberedList": true
      },
      "geoScore": 85
    }
  ],
  "geoInsights": {
    "avgWordCount": 1100,
    "tablesUsagePercent": 67,
    "faqUsagePercent": 50,
    "blufUsagePercent": 67,
    "avgGeoScore": 75,
    "topDomains": ["capterra.com", "g2.com", "forbes.com"],
    "recommendations": [
      "Use comparison tables - 96% of cited content includes tables",
      "Lead with BLUF (Bottom Line Up First) format",
      "Target ~1100 words - shorter content performs better for GEO"
    ]
  }
}

Use Cases

1. Content Optimization: Understand what content structure AI systems prefer
2. Competitor Research: See which competitors are getting cited for your topics
3. Citation Gap Analysis: Find topics where you could become a cited source
4. Content Audit: Check if your existing content follows GEO best practices

GEO Score Calculation

The GEO Score (0-100) is calculated based on:

Factor	Points	Why It Matters
Word Count 500-1500	+20	AI prefers concise, dense content
Has Tables	+25	96% parse rate for structured data
BLUF Format	+20	AI extracts first paragraph for answers
FAQ Section	+15	Matches question-based queries
Lists (bullets/numbered)	+10	Easy to parse and quote
Schema Markup	+10	Helps AI understand content

Pricing

Pay-per-event pricing:

• Citation Analysis: $0.05 per query (includes AI query)
• Content Scrape: $0.01 per source analyzed

API Keys Required

For live mode (not demo):

• Perplexity API Key: Get at https://perplexity.ai
• Firecrawl API Key (optional): Get at https://firecrawl.dev - Required for content structure analysis

Example Queries

• "best CRM software for small business"
• "how to start a dropshipping business"
• "top electric vehicles 2024"
• "best project management tools for remote teams"
• "healthy breakfast recipes for weight loss"

Built By

John Rippy | johnrippy.link

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Common Problems & Solutions

"Invalid API key" error

Cause: Your API key is wrong, expired, or doesn't have the right permissions. Fix: Double-check your API key. Make sure you copied it exactly without extra spaces.

"Rate limit exceeded" error

Cause: You've hit the API's rate limits. Fix: Wait a few minutes, then try again. Consider reducing the number of concurrent requests.

Empty or incomplete results

Cause: The target may have anti-scraping protection or the data doesn't exist. Fix:

• Check if the URL/search query is correct
• Try with different parameters
• Some sites may block automated access

Demo data showing instead of real results

Cause: demoMode is still set to true. Fix: Set demoMode: false and provide your API key(s).

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Built by John Rippy | Actor Arsenal