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How do I get cited by Perplexity?

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Perplexity picks sources whose passages match the query, come from crawlable pages, and carry strong entity signals. To get cited: ship a definition block in the first 100 words, use question-shaped H2s, add FAQPage + Article JSON-LD, and keep the passage a Perplexity retriever wants to lift under 60 words.

Perplexity runs retrieval-augmented generation on top of its own crawler plus third-party search indexes. Every answer names 3-5 sources at the top, and those sources drive the follow-up clicks. Being in that citation bar is worth more than ranking #2 on Google for the same query.

The Perplexity retriever prefers pages that answer the query in a self-contained block. A single paragraph that states the fact, defines the entity, and closes the loop wins over a longer page that buries the answer under an intro. Match your first paragraph shape to what the user asked.

Entity anchoring matters more here than on Google. Perplexity's grounding step checks whether the page's primary entity aligns with the query entity. A page with Organization, WebSite, and FAQPage schema, plus a clear H1 that names the entity, wins the citation slot.

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6 steps to get cited by Perplexity

  1. 1. Front-load the answer
    First 100 words: define, state the fact, and close the loop. No hero intro.
  2. 2. Add FAQPage + Article schema
    Perplexity's retriever preferentially chunks FAQ and Article JSON-LD.
  3. 3. Match entities to query
    Name the primary entity in H1 and mark it up. Vague titles lose citation slots.
  4. 4. Add primary source citations
    External citations to authoritative sources raise the trust score.
  5. 5. Publish and re-request
    New pages are indexed by Perplexity within days if linked from a crawlable hub.
  6. 6. Track citation rate weekly
    Sample your target queries in Perplexity weekly and log every citation.

Frequently asked

Does Perplexity use Google's index?›

Partially. Perplexity runs its own crawler and also queries third-party search indexes. Ranking well on Google helps but is not required.

How fast does Perplexity index new pages?›

Days, not weeks, if the URL is linked from a crawlable hub. Standalone orphan pages can take longer.

Do I need to submit my site to Perplexity?›

No. Perplexity crawls the open web. Ensure robots.txt allows PerplexityBot.

What content wins Perplexity citations?›

Definition-first answers, FAQ schema, entity anchoring, and short quotable passages beat long unstructured essays every time.

Can WBP Omni SEO Pro track Perplexity citations?›

Yes. WBP Omni SEO Pro samples ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Google AIO weekly and logs every mention with the passage cited.

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