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ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI product and one of the most widely used AI search surfaces. ChatGPT Search enables real-time web retrieval, making it an active citation source that site owners can optimize for.
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ChatGPT Search retrieves web content using Bing indexing and OpenAI retrieval logic, then generates attributed responses with clickable citations. To be cited by ChatGPT, your site must allow GPTBot access in robots.txt, use server-rendered HTML so crawlers can index your content, and provide structured data that signals topic authority. Content that is explicitly answer-formatted and factually dense performs best in ChatGPT citation selection.
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How does ChatGPT Search select sources to cite?
ChatGPT Search retrieves real-time web content via Bing indexing and OpenAI's retrieval stack. It selects citations based on relevance, structured data quality, entity authority, and content clarity. Server-rendered HTML and valid schema markup improve citation probability.
How do I get cited by ChatGPT?
Allow GPTBot in your robots.txt, use server-side rendering, add valid schema markup (FAQPage, Article, Organization), write content with explicit answer statements, and build topical authority in your subject area. ChatGPT cites sources with clear entity signals and factual density.
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