AI & Searchgrowth
Citation Outreach Planner
Get cited by AI models
What it does
AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude have their favorite sources. They cite the same 5-10 domains over and over for each topic. Citation Outreach Planner uncovers exactly which sources dominate for your keywords, analyzes why they're cited, and generates ready-to-send outreach templates you can use to get cited by those same sources — and thus become visible in AI answers.
The Problem
AI models cite your competitors — not you.
- You don't know which sources AI models prefer in your industry
- No strategy for getting cited in AI-generated answers
- Competitors are building citation alliances without your knowledge
- Traditional link building doesn't work for AI citation
The Solution
Citation Outreach Planner gives you a complete citation strategy for AI search.
- Queries 4 AI platforms directly about who they cite for your keywords
- Maps domain authority and source patterns per platform
- Generates tailored outreach templates for each source
- Prioritizes sources by cross-platform coverage and accessibility
Features
- 4-Platform Source Analysis: Queries ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude about who they cite for your keywords. See which domains dominate and understand why they're preferred.
- Cross-Platform Mapping: Identify sources cited by all 4 platforms — these are the most important. Also see platform-specific favorites and niche sources.
- Outreach Templates: Gemini generates ready-to-send email templates tailored to each source, with personal hooks based on the source's content and your brand's strengths.
- Prioritized Action Plan: Sources ranked by expected impact: cross-platform coverage × domain authority × outreach accessibility. Focus on the 5 most important first.
How it works
- Enter brand and keywords: Enter brand name, domain, industry and 3-5 keywords you want to be cited for. The tool configures queries for all 4 AI platforms.
- AI maps source patterns: The tool sends real queries to Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, collects all cited sources, and builds a complete citation map.
- Use outreach templates: Review the prioritized sources, copy the outreach templates, and start your citation campaign. Re-run after 30 days to measure progress.
Use cases
- AEO Strategists: Build a systematic citation pipeline ensuring your brand is mentioned in AI answers. Measure progress over time with repeated runs.
- PR and Communications Agencies: Offer AI citation as a new service. Show clients which sources AI models use, and deliver outreach campaigns that make them visible.
- Brand Builders: Control the narrative around your brand in AI answers by building relationships with the sources AI models trust most.
Why use Citation Outreach Planner?
AI citation is the new link building. When ChatGPT recommends a business, it's because the sources the AI model trusts mention that business. This means the path to AI visibility doesn't go through direct optimization of AI models — it goes through the sources they use.
Citation Outreach Planner maps these sources systematically by querying all 4 major AI platforms directly. You see exactly which domains are cited, how many platforms use each source, and what type of content leads to citation. With this insight, you can build targeted relationships with the right sources.
For Nordic businesses, this is an enormous opportunity because few competitors have discovered this strategy yet. While global markets are already competitive in AI citation, the Nordic landscape is open for those who act first. 3-5 successful citation outreach campaigns can change what AI models say about your brand.
FAQ
- Which AI platforms are checked?
- Perplexity, ChatGPT (via Azure OpenAI), Google Gemini and Claude. All are queried with real API calls — no simulated responses.
- What is an outreach template?
- A ready-to-send email you can send to the editor or author of a source that AI models cite. The template is personalized with your brand's strengths and the source's content profile.
- How often should I run the tool?
- We recommend monthly to track changes in citation patterns and measure the effect of your outreach campaigns.
- Does it cost more than regular tools?
- Citation Outreach Planner costs 75 credits because it sends real API calls to all 4 AI platforms plus Gemini analysis. A Growth plan gives you 40 runs per month.
- Can I use it for multiple keywords?
- Yes, you can enter up to 5 keywords per run. The tool analyzes citation patterns for all keywords combined.
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