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How do third-party citations affect generative engine optimization?
Generative engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity don't cite your brand unless third-party sources validate your claims first. I wrote this to show why traditional SEO is becoming invisible in the age of AI search — and what actually works instead. Here's what moves the needle: earning mentions from authoritative, independent sources that LLMs trust to build consensus around your expertise.