New Expanded Citation Categories
When we first launched domain classification, we grouped citation sources into five broad categories: News, Social, Reference, E-commerce, and Other. That was a good start, but “Other” was doing a lot of heavy lifting. We’ve now expanded to 20 specific categories that give you much clearer insight into where AI models find their information.
New Categories
Your citation sources are now classified into these categories:
- News Major publications and media outlets
- Reference Wikipedia, encyclopedias, knowledge bases
- Social Reddit, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, forums
- Review Product review sites, rating platforms
- Marketplace E-commerce sites, online stores
- Government Official .gov sites and government agencies
- Education Universities, educational institutions, .edu sites
- Health Medical resources, healthcare providers
- Finance Banks, financial services, investment sites
- Travel Airlines, hotels, travel booking sites
- Real Estate Property listings, real estate agencies
- Technology Tech blogs, developer resources, SaaS companies
- Automotive Car manufacturers, dealerships, auto reviews
- Fashion & Beauty Apparel brands, beauty publications
- Legal Law firms, legal resources, court records
- Market Research Industry analysts, research firms
- Consulting Business consulting, advisory firms
- E-Learning Online courses, educational platforms
- Telecom Phone carriers, internet providers
Each category has its own color-coded badge, making it easy to scan your citation reports and spot patterns.
AI-Powered Classification
New domains are now automatically classified using AI. When a citation appears from a domain we haven’t seen before, we analyze it and assign the most appropriate category. This means your reports stay organized without any manual work.
Check your Citation Reports to see the new categories in action. The expanded classification applies to all your historical data, so you’ll immediately see a clearer picture of your citation profile.
Learn More
- Sources and Citations in AI Search - How AI models use citations and how to become a cited source
- Citation Tracking - Monitor which sources AI models cite for your brand