LLM Content Attribution Patterns
Analysis of how different AI models structure citations and references when generating responses about brands and websites.
Research on AI citations
Comprehensive studies on how LLMs cite and attribute content across the web
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ChatGPT vs Perplexity Citation Styles
Comparative study examining citation frequency, format, and context differences between major AI providers.
Domain Authority and Citation Rates
Research into how website authority metrics correlate with AI citation frequency across different industries.
Temporal Patterns in AI Citations
How citation patterns change over time and the factors that influence AI models to reference newer vs older content.
Gemini and Claude Content Attribution
Examining how Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude approach source attribution compared to established providers.
Enterprise vs Consumer Citation Patterns
How AI models cite B2B vs B2C websites differently and implications for content strategy optimization.
Research Findings
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LLMs analyzed
ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and emerging providers across comprehensive testing scenarios
12,000+
Citations sampled
Large-scale analysis across multiple industries, query types, and content formats for statistical significance
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Top-10 source bias
AI models show preference for high-authority sources, with 60% of citations coming from top-10 ranked domains
Research Methodology
Our research methodology combines automated testing with manual validation to provide accurate insights into AI citation behaviour. We use controlled experiments to ensure reproducible results and eliminate bias in our findings.
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Systematic Sampling
Standardized queries across multiple AI providers with consistent parameters to ensure comparable results
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Statistical Analysis
Advanced text analysis and citation pattern detection with confidence intervals and significance testing
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Validation Protocol
Manual review of automated findings by domain experts to ensure accuracy and contextual understanding
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