Description
RankCited is an AI SEO service designed to help brands secure citations and editorial coverage from hand-vetted publishers, ultimately leading to mentions by AI engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI. Unlike traditional AI visibility tools that merely identify gaps, RankCited actively works to close them by earning placements on sources these AI platforms already trust.
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The service operates through a three-step process: Diagnose, Plan, and Deliver. Initially, users receive a free AI visibility report that maps questions buyers ask in their category, revealing instances where competitors are cited instead of their brand. This report includes a RankCited Score and identifies the sources AI engines rely on. Following this diagnosis, users can select a monthly plan, which dictates the work capacity. RankCited's AI agents then translate these identified gaps and goals into a placement plan, which is approved by a human strategist. The final stage involves RankCited handling all outreach, editorial coordination, and publication, securing links, branded mentions, and answer-ready content. The team then re-measures visibility across various AI engines, providing live placement updates and a monthly summary of activities.
RankCited distinguishes itself by focusing on contextual placements rather than untargeted news drops. It engineers context in three ways: through respected niche publications that LLMs already trust, by securing placements in relevant verticals within top-tier outlets, or by commissioning features for major publishers when specific on-page context is required. This approach ensures that the words surrounding a brand's name effectively teach AI assistants what the brand does, enhancing its authority.
The service emphasizes transparency and safety. All publishers in its private network are hand-vetted for real audiences, editorial standards, and clean linking history, with most applicants rejected. Placements are editorial articles, with disclosed sponsorship where required, and RankCited explicitly avoids link farms or automated link schemes. Results typically appear within 2-3 weeks for first placements, with AI answer changes showing in 4-8 weeks as engines refresh their sources. Pricing includes a free report, with monthly plans starting from $99, where placements are paid for using a credit system (one credit equals one dollar), allowing for flexible, pay-as-you-go options without long-term commitments.
- CategoryAI SEO Tools
- Pricing ModelFreemium
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
RankCited's Core Features
AI Visibility Report: Free report mapping buyer questions and competitor citations across AI engines.
Managed Placement Service: Agents pitch, negotiate, and earn placements on trusted publications.
Monthly Placement Plans: Fixed amount of placement work per month with open pricing.
Private Publisher Network: Hand-vetted publishers with real audiences and editorial standards.
Contextual Placement Engineering: Niche, vertical, or commissioned features for optimal AI citation.
AI Engine Tracking: Monitors citations and answer changes across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Gemini, and Claude.
Brand Mention & Link Placement: Secures editorial links and branded mentions.
Answer-Ready Content: Creates content designed to be cited by AI assistants.
Monthly Performance Summaries: Provides updates on live placements and score improvements.
Flexible Credit System: Pay-as-you-go for placements with credits, one credit equals one dollar.
Cancel Anytime: Monthly plans can be changed or cancelled without commitment.
Competitor Visibility: Full view of competitors cited by AI engines (Starter and Growth plans).
Content Drafts & Humanizer: Included in Growth plan for optimized articles.
Site Plugins & Integrations: Weekly auto-sweep for Growth plan.
Dedicated Strategist: Available with custom plans.
How to use RankCited?
Diagnose: Sign up with your domain to get a free AI visibility report, showing where competitors are cited instead of you.
Plan: Select a monthly plan based on your needs; AI agents will create a placement plan approved by a human strategist.
Deliver: RankCited handles outreach, editorial back-and-forth, and publication to earn placements.
Measure: Receive live placements, a climbing RankCited Score, and a monthly summary of activities.
Optimize: Continuously track how AI answers change month over month and adjust strategies for ongoing visibility.
RankCited's Use Cases
- AI Citation Generation
- Editorial Coverage Acquisition
- AI SEO Strategy
- Competitor Analysis
- Content Optimization for AI
- Brand Authority Building
- Link Building for AI Visibility
- Performance Tracking
