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# Earned Citations

In the Earned Citations view, you can see external sources AI systems references.

### In this section, you can see sources that mention you:

* PR articles and publications
* Blog posts, listicles, and comparisons
* Reviews and community discussions
* Videos and third-party content
* And more 

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Apply filters to focus your analysis on the most relevant data. Filters help reduce noise and ensure insights align with your business objectives.
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### How to access Earned Citations

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#### Log in to your **Limy** account

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#### Navigate Sources > select **Earned** **Citations** under '**Intelligence**'

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#### Select a specific source to see additional details

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#### Click on **Prompts** to see specific prompts that mention this source

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### You can leverage this to:

* Validate which external narratives are shaping AI perception
* Identify top channels and sites that influence AI answers in your market
* Find opportunities for PR, partnerships, and placement

### FAQs

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<summary><strong>What’s the difference between Owned Sources and Earned Citations?</strong></summary>

Owned Sources are typically your owned content (your site pages) that influence AI answers; Earned Citations are external sources (publications, reviews, blogs, videos) that shape how AI systems describe your brand and category.

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<summary><strong>Can I use this to evaluate PR impact?</strong></summary>

Yes. Citations can help identify whether PR placements and coverage are appearing among sources that influence AI answers, and which types of coverage seem most impactful.

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### Relevant Content

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[Earned Citations](/intelligence/earned-citations.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/TzGDW81lHXDTZ9XHnHSe" %}
[Source Analysis](/intelligence/source-analysis.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/51p5LOkLT88K22QzpBKd" %}
[Source Analysis: Competitors](/intelligence/source-analysis/source-analysis-competitors.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/7GapUE3Fi5rgL9lqUYDB" %}
[Source Analysis: Industry](/intelligence/source-analysis/source-analysis-industry.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/XhCUOW8pL3FtQlzyn7qi" %}
[Source Analysis: My Brand](/intelligence/source-analysis/source-analysis-my-brand.md)
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[Recommendations](/dashboard/dashboard-overview/recommendations.md)
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Still have questions? We’re here to help. Contact us at **<answers@limy.ai>** - we’d be happy to assist.