AI Results Tracker
Mentioned vs cited, engines, excerpts and how to read AI checks without confusion.
The screen shows standardized AI checks for the project keywords. The main action is “AI check”. The navigation may also use the label “AI Tracker”.
Mention vs citation
These are two different signals in an AI answer — not the same thing.
- Mentioned (mention)
- The AI says the brand/site name in the text but does not give it as a source. Example: “Good options are Praktiker, Mr. Bricolage and HomeBulgaria.” — with no link to the site.
- Cited (citation)
- The AI uses the site as a source — a link, “Sources”, a footnote or a URL. Example: “According to homebulgaria.bg …” or the domain is in the list of sources. This is the stronger signal.
- Missing
- In this specific check the AI neither mentions the brand nor cites the site.
Preparation
- 1Set the AI policy
Choose frequency, scope and LLM engines (ChatGPT / Gemini).
- 2With selected scope, tag keywords
Keywords → “Tag for LLM”.
- 3Check the wallet and the estimate
AI actions draw from the subscription limit. Mentioned/cited come from the same answer — no extra charge for the two metrics.
Workflow
- 1Click “AI check”
Wait for it to finish without running a duplicate.
- 2Review the results
Filter by engine/status and open the “Excerpt”.
- 3Hover over the status
The tooltip repeats the difference between mentioned / cited / missing.
“How to read the AI results”
- cited
- The AI uses the site as a source (link / Sources / URL). The strongest signal.
- mentioned
- The brand is named in the text, with no source/link.
- missing
- No mention and no citation in this check.
- Excerpt
- Part of the answer that gives context to the status. For more — hover over the cell.
Engines
- ChatGPT
- A separate LLM check.
- Gemini
- A separate LLM check.
- Google AI Overview
- Comes from the Google SERP snapshot, not from a ChatGPT/Gemini prompt.
“How to improve your AI visibility”
- Answer the intent clearly right at the start of the page.
- Use verifiable facts, authorship and a current date.
- Keep a consistent brand name and entity information.
- Create comparisons, definitions and FAQs when they are useful to the person.
- Earn independent mentions and citations from reliable sources.
- Make sure the page is accessible, indexable and easy to cite.
Questions & answers
Why is the table empty?
There is no completed check, selected scope has no tagged keywords, there are no engines or the policy is “Off”.
Which frequency should I choose?
Weekly or on-demand is a practical start. Daily is for a small critical core.
What is the difference between “mentioned” and “cited”?
Mentioned = the AI says the brand/site name in the text without giving it as a source. Cited = the AI uses the site as a source (link, Sources, URL). Citation is the stronger signal.
Is “mentioned” better than “cited”?
No. Cited is stronger: the AI relies on your content. Mentioned is still brand visibility, but without a source.
Do I pay separately for mentioned and for cited?
No. Both are read from the same AI answer during the check. There is no extra charge for the two metrics.