Deterministic Citability Scorer
Score page content by how likely AI systems are to cite it. Uses a rubric-based analysis: answer quality, self-containment, structure, statistical density, and uniqueness. Passages in the 134–167 word range tend to be cited most often.
Tool execution is available for logged-in users and visitors who've completed a free StructIQ scan.
What "citability" means in AI search
When AI systems answer questions, they sample from many passages across the web but only a few passages become explicit citations or recommended sources. Highly citable passages are self-contained, direct, factually specific, and easy to quote.
This scorer doesn't guess what an LLM "likes"—it uses a deterministic rubric based on word count, structure, statistical density, and uniqueness to estimate how citation‑ready each passage is.
How to use the results
- Use Top citable passages as models when writing new content—note their length, clarity, and use of specifics.
- Review Weak passages and decide which ones deserve a rewrite or merge into stronger sections.
- Look at the breakdown (Answer, Self-contained, Structure, Stats, Uniqueness) to see which dimension needs the most work.
Improving citability on your pages
- Open each weak passage in your CMS and tighten it into a 130–180 word, single‑topic explanation.
- Lead with a clear definition or answer sentence, then follow with evidence, examples, or stats.
- Replace vague phrases ("many", "some", "often") with concrete numbers, dates, or named sources where possible.
- Make sure a reader could copy‑paste the paragraph into an answer without needing extra context around it.
Important notes
- This tool identifies opportunities to rewrite content—it does not guarantee any specific AI citation.
- Use it alongside your StructIQ scan results to prioritize which pages and sections to improve first.
- Re‑run the scorer after content edits to see whether citability scores and grade distribution improve.
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