# CiteMET - Answer Engine Optimization
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> Last Updated: 2025-10-31
> Purpose: AI-optimized content map for efficient crawling
> Answer Engine Optimization methodology focused on getting cited by AI systems, not just ranked by search engines.

## Overview
- https://cite-met.com/: Homepage introducing CiteMET framework - Cited, Memorable, Effective, Trackable. Generate citation buttons and learn about Answer Engine Optimization.

## Core Pages
- https://cite-met.com/about: Meet the founders - Mahmoud Halat and Cho Yin Yong, AI practitioners and engineers pioneering practical AEO strategies. Includes team expertise, achievements, and the CiteMET mission.
- https://cite-met.com/faq: Comprehensive FAQ covering AEO fundamentals, CiteMET methodology, llms.txt implementation, AI share buttons, tracking, and troubleshooting. Optimized for AI crawlers with structured FAQPage schema.
- https://cite-met.com/blog: Latest insights on Answer Engine Optimization, AI citations, and digital visibility strategies.

## Blog & Resources

### Core Methodology
- https://cite-met.com/blog/what-is-citemet: Foundational guide explaining the CiteMET framework, why Answer Engine Optimization matters in the AI era, and how traditional SEO is evolving.
- https://cite-met.com/blog/5-critical-mistakes-citemet: Common pitfalls when implementing Answer Engine Optimization and how to avoid them for better AI citation rates.
- https://cite-met.com/blog/beyond-clicks-measure-citemet: Framework for measuring citation success beyond traditional click metrics, including AI mention tracking and authority signals.

### Technical Implementation  
- https://cite-met.com/blog/what-is-llms-txt: Guide to creating llms.txt files that help AI crawlers find and understand your best content efficiently.
- https://cite-met.com/blog/hidden-command-deceptive-prompts: Analysis of deceptive prompting techniques and how to protect content integrity in AI systems.

### Authority & Trust
- https://cite-met.com/blog/human-signal-crowdsource-ai-authority: How human engagement signals influence AI citation decisions and authority scoring.
- https://cite-met.com/blog/click-is-back-ai-citations: Examining the renewed importance of click signals in the context of AI-powered answer engines.

## Tools
- https://cite-met.com/#button-generator: Interactive tool to generate CiteMET citation buttons for websites, enabling trackable AI citations.

## Structured Data & SEO
- All pages include JSON-LD schema markup for enhanced AI understanding
- Organization schema: https://cite-met.com/about (founders, expertise, affiliations)
- FAQPage schema: https://cite-met.com/faq (comprehensive Q&A for AI systems)
- BlogPosting schema: All blog posts include detailed article metadata, authors, and publishing information
- Breadcrumb navigation schema on all content pages for clear site hierarchy

## Technical Details
- Sitemap: https://cite-met.com/sitemap.xml
- Robots.txt: https://cite-met.com/robots.txt (includes AI crawler allowances)
- Content optimized for GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, and other AI crawlers

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Last updated: 2025-10-31
CiteMET helps brands transition from search engine optimization to answer engine optimization.