# Citations - Automated Source Citations

_Last updated: 29 January 2026_

## Definitions

- **AI visibility**: How often and in what context AI assistants mention a brand.
- **Credits**: Usage units billed per action (e.g., scans, generations).

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## What is Citations?

Citations is an automated citation system that adds credible sources and references to your AI-generated content. It helps your articles rank higher in search results and builds trust with readers.

## How It Works

### 1. Source Discovery

When generating or editing articles, Citations:

- Searches authoritative sources for each claim
- Finds academic papers, industry reports, and expert opinions
- Validates facts against multiple references

### 2. Citation Formatting

Automatically formats citations in multiple styles:

- **APA**: (Author, Year)
- **MLA**: (Author Page)
- **Harvard**: (Author, Year)
- **Chicago**: Footnotes
- **Inline**: `[Source]` with links

### 3. Integration

Citations integrates seamlessly with:

- **Blog Autopilot**: Auto-cite during generation
- **Writer Agent**: Add citations to solo articles
- **Humanizer**: Preserve citations when rewriting

## Benefits

### SEO Advantages

- **E-E-A-T Signals**: Demonstrates expertise, authoritativeness, trustworthiness
- **Backlink Opportunities**: Sources may link back to your content
- **Search Rankings**: Higher rankings for well-cited content

### Reader Trust

- **Credibility**: Readers trust articles with verified sources
- **Professional Quality**: Academic-grade citations
- **Transparency**: Clear attribution to original authors

### Time Savings

- **No Manual Research**: Sources found automatically
- **No Formatting Errors**: Consistent citation styles
- **No Broken Links**: Validates sources before citing

## Credits

| Feature                      | Credits   |
| ---------------------------- | --------- |
| Auto-cite generation         | Included  |
| Source discovery (per claim) | 2 credits |
| Citation style conversion    | Free      |

## Use Cases

### Academic & Professional

- Research-backed articles
- Industry analysis reports
- White papers and case studies

### Content Marketing

- Thought leadership pieces
- Trend analysis articles
- Market research summaries

### Niche Authority

- Medical/health content
- Legal/financial articles
- Technical documentation

## Getting Started

1. Enable Citations in your blog settings
2. Choose your preferred citation style
3. Generate articles with auto-citation
4. Review and edit sources if needed
5. Publish with confidence

## Related Features

- [Blog Autopilot](/ai/features/autopilot.md) - Automated content pipeline
- [Writer Agent](/ai/features/writer.md) - SEO-optimized content generation
- [Humanizer](/ai/features/humanizer.md) - AI detection bypass

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**Available**: Pro plan and above
**Credit Cost**: Free with article generation, 2 credits per additional source discovery