Citation diversity
Whether answers cite a mix of independent sources or the same three domains on loop.
Low diversity means a monopoly source. You either become that source, displace it, or live with it.
Wire echo and syndicated press releases fake diversity.
Examples
- Every Perplexity answer cites the same affiliate. That’s a monopoly, not a healthy category.
Related terms
An audit of which domains and URLs models actually footnote for your prompts.
Citation share is the percent of relevant AI answers that point to your domain as a source, not just say your name.
When syndicated copies of the same article flood AI answers, crowding out independent sources — including you.
FAQ
Is diversity always good? +
For the ecosystem, yes. For you, winning a monopoly can be fine. Just know which game you’re in.
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