Why can't AI crawlers see my website?

Most modern websites use Client-Side Rendering (CSR), which sends blank HTML to crawlers. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity see empty pages because they don't execute JavaScript. They need Static Site Generation (SSG) with pre-rendered HTML.

What is the difference between SEO and AEO?

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) focuses on ranking in Google search results to earn clicks. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) focuses on getting cited in AI-generated answers from tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. AEO requires static HTML, structured data, and citation-friendly content.

How does cite-met make my site visible to AI?

cite-met converts your CSR site to SSG (Static Site Generation), creating pre-rendered HTML that AI crawlers can read. We also inject critical AEO files like llms.txt, structured data, and optimized sitemaps, ensuring your content is discoverable and citable by AI tools.

Do I need to change my code to use cite-met?

No. cite-met works as a CI/CD pipeline. Connect your GitHub repository, and we automatically convert your site to SSG, deploy it to Cloudflare's global edge network, and inject AEO optimization files. Your original codebase remains unchanged.

How long does it take to see results?

Deployment to cite-met's network takes 3-5 minutes. AI crawlers typically discover and index your site within 24-48 hours. You can track citations and visibility using our analytics dashboard.

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The complete methodology for earning citations in AI answers

Learn tactical strategies for User-Assisted Seeding, AI Share Buttons, and building a brand footprint in prompt history.

How We Vibecoded a SaaS to 100% Visibility in 24 Hours

November 10, 2025 Mahmoud Halat9 min

givefeedback.dev went from invisible to AI crawlers (Grade F) to 100% cited (Grade A+) in under 24 hours using cite-met. Here's the complete before/after breakdown with real metrics.

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Our AEO Experiment: How We Turned AI Summaries into Conversational Bridges

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We transformed single AI interactions into multi-turn conversations by creating companion FAQ pages. Here's how we're building deeper engagement and stronger authority signals with LLMs.

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The Human Signal: How to Crowdsource Your Way to AI Authority

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Discover how genuine community engagement and purposeful AI interactions create stronger ranking signals than metadata optimization alone.

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community

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4 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Using the CiteMET Method

October 21, 2025 Mahmoud Halat6 min

Learn the most common pitfalls when implementing CiteMET and how to avoid them for better AI visibility.

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What is CiteMET? The New Playbook for Winning in the Age of AI Answers

October 19, 2025 Mahmoud Halat10 min

A comprehensive guide to Answer Engine Optimization and the CiteMET framework for earning citations in AI-generated answers.

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