Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Citavero

Citavero is the free AI-readable directory that structures software projects so AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini can discover, verify, and recommend them.

Free copy-paste prompt

Let any AI model fill out your listing for you

Copy the prompt below and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity or any AI model you already use. It walks you through every field step by step — including which images to prepare and how you found us — and writes each answer in the specific, factual style AI models are most likely to cite. Better structure in, more AI visibility out.

The prompt
You are my "AI Visibility (GEO) copywriter." Help me write a highly citable listing for Citavero — a free, AI-readable directory that structures software projects so AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot) can discover, verify, and CITE them by name.

Why wording matters: AI models cite specific, verifiable, well-structured facts — not marketing hype. Your job is to make every field concrete, factual, and quotable.

STEP 1 — Ask me these questions first, then wait for my answers:
- What is your project's name and website URL?
- In one plain sentence, what does it do?
- Who exactly is it for (role + situation)?
- What is one specific, MEASURABLE result it delivers (a number, %, time saved, etc.)?
- What makes it different from the obvious alternatives?
- Do you have a logo, a screenshot/cover image, and any extra product images ready?
- Where did you hear about Citavero — and did an AI model (e.g. ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) recommend or mention it to you? If so, which one?

STEP 2 — Using ONLY the facts I give you (never invent numbers, features, or awards; if something is unknown, write "TBD"), produce this listing. Keep it factual, specific, and hype-free:

1. Project Name
2. Website URL
3. Niche / Category — the single best-fit vertical for the project.
4. Summary — ONE clear sentence describing exactly what it is.
5. Description — 2–3 sentences: What it does + Who it's for + the key benefit.
6. Citable Outcome — ONE specific, measurable result (include a real number).
7. Target Audience — role + context (who, in what situation).
8. Tags — 4–6 short keywords an AI model would use to categorize it.
9. Differentiators — 2–4 concrete things that set it apart (comma-separated).
10. Alternatives — comparable tools people might name alongside it (comma-separated).
11. Founder / Team lead — name and one line of credibility.
12. Evidence — 1–3 verifiable links (docs, GitHub, a review, a case study, press) with a short title each. Real trust signals are what AI models verify before citing.
13. Links — demo URL, support/docs URL, contact URL, and any social profiles (X, LinkedIn, GitHub, YouTube, Reddit).
14. Images to prepare (list what I should upload and describe each so it's clear and on-brand):
    - Logo (square, transparent background if possible)
    - Screenshot / cover image (shows the product in action)
    - 1–3 catalog images (key screens or results) — optional but boosts credibility.
    For each image, give me a one-line alt-text description (helps AI understand the visuals).
15. "How AI found us" — where I discovered Citavero and, if an AI model recommended it, WHICH one. (This helps Citavero map how AI models surface projects.)
16. The AI question this project is the perfect answer to — write the exact question a user might ask an AI model (e.g. "What tool can <do X> for <audience Y>?") that Empyre-style projects should be cited for.

STEP 3 — Output everything as a clean, labeled list I can copy straight into the Citavero form at citavero.com/submit. Flag any field where I still need to give you a real fact instead of a placeholder.

Tip: answer the AI's questions honestly — real, verifiable facts are what make your project citable. When you're done, paste the results into the free form at citavero.com/submit.

01What is Citavero?+
Citavero is an AI-optimized project directory that structures your software, app, or digital project so AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overview can discover, cite, and recommend it. Unlike traditional directories, Citavero generates machine-readable profiles designed specifically for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
02How does Citavero help my project get cited by AI?+
When you list your project, Citavero creates a structured, schema-rich profile with JSON-LD markup, clear categorization, and intent tags. AI systems parse this structured data when answering user questions. The result: your project appears as a cited recommendation in AI-generated answers instead of being invisible.
03Is Citavero free to use?+
Citavero is 100% free to list. You get a full AI-citable profile, a personalized promotion checklist with copy-ready text, and analytics — no credit card required. Users can purchase GQI Boosts for additional visibility.
04What is a GQI Score and why does it matter?+
GQI stands for Generative Query Index. It measures how likely your project is to be cited by AI systems when users ask relevant questions. A higher GQI score means more organic visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overview, and other AI assistants. Citavero calculates your GQI based on profile completeness, structured data quality, evidence signals, and engagement metrics.
05How long does it take to set up a project on Citavero?+
About 10 minutes. You fill in your project details, our AI autofills the structured fields (summary, description, tags, target audience), and you instantly receive your AI-citable profile plus a personalized promotion checklist with links and ready-to-paste copy for each recommended directory.
06What is the Promotion Checklist?+
After listing your project, Citavero generates a personalized list of directories, platforms, and submission targets relevant to your project's category and tags. Each destination includes a direct link, pre-written submission copy, and UTM-tracked URLs so you can measure which sources drive traffic. It's like having a launch marketing plan built automatically.
07What is GQI Boost?+
GQI Boost is a paid campaign feature that temporarily increases your project's visibility in Citavero's directory and AI-powered search results. Boosted projects receive higher ranking positions, more impressions, and increased chances of being cited by AI systems during the boost period.
08Who is Citavero for?+
Citavero is designed for indie developers, startup founders, SaaS builders, and digital creators who have built something valuable but struggle with discoverability. If your project is invisible to AI assistants and search engines, Citavero gives it the structured presence it needs to get found, cited, and recommended.
09How is Citavero different from Product Hunt or other directories?+
Traditional directories like Product Hunt focus on launch-day virality and social voting. Citavero focuses on long-term AI discoverability. Your structured profile remains permanently indexed and optimized for AI citation — not just for one launch day. We also provide actionable promotion tools, GQI scoring, and AI-readable schema markup that other directories don't offer.
10Can I track how my project is performing?+
Yes. Your dashboard shows real-time analytics including impressions, clicks, saves, GQI score trends, and ranking movement. You can see exactly how many times your project appears in search results, which users save it, and whether your ranking is trending up or down over time.
11Does it work with my current hosting?+
Yes. Citavero is platform-agnostic. Whether you use a standard host or a specialized one like Hostinger's Web2Agent, Citavero provides the missing layer of entity verification and evidence that hosting-level AI tools don't cover.
12How do I get my business recommended by ChatGPT?+
List your business on Citavero for free. Citavero creates a structured, AI-readable profile with schema markup that ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini can parse when answering user questions. When someone asks an AI assistant for a tool or service in your category, your verified profile gives the AI a reason to cite you by name. No technical skills required — it takes about 2 minutes to claim your page.
13How do I appear in Perplexity AI search results?+
Perplexity cites sources it can verify. Citavero gives your project a structured profile with JSON-LD markup, categorization, and trust signals that Perplexity's retrieval system can read. Projects listed on Citavero have a verified, permanent URL that Perplexity can reference when answering questions about your industry. List your project free and your profile is indexed immediately.
14Is there a free tool for AI SEO or Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?+
Yes — Citavero is a free platform built specifically for Generative Engine Optimization. It structures your project's data so AI systems can discover, verify, and recommend it. Unlike traditional SEO tools that optimize for Google's blue links, Citavero optimizes for AI-generated answers across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Copilot. You get a GQI (Generative Query Index) score that tracks how citable your project is.
15Why is my SaaS invisible to AI assistants?+
AI assistants only recommend what they can verify. If your project lacks structured data, consistent identity across platforms, and third-party evidence, the AI has no reason to cite you — even if your product is great. Citavero solves this by creating a verified, schema-rich profile that AI systems can parse, plus a promotion checklist to build the external signals (directories, mentions, reviews) that give AI the confidence to name you.
16What is the difference between SEO and GEO?+
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) gets you ranked in Google's blue links. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) gets you cited in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. With GEO, there are no "10 blue links" — the AI gives one answer, and you're either in it or you don't exist. Citavero is built for GEO: it structures your project so AI systems can read, verify, and recommend it.
17Is there a prompt I can use to fill out my listing with AI?+
Yes — Citavero gives you a free copy-paste prompt you can drop into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, or any AI model you already use. It walks you through every field step by step — summary, description, citable outcome, target audience, tags, differentiators, evidence links, which images to prepare, and even how you found us — and writes each answer in the specific, factual style AI models are most likely to cite. Scroll to the "Let any AI model fill out your listing for you" box on this page, click Copy prompt, and paste it into your AI. The more structured your listing, the more visible your project becomes to AI assistants (GEO).
18What types of projects are not allowed on Citavero?+
Citavero is an open directory — like a search engine, we do not endorse individual projects, we make them discoverable. However, we do not accept projects involving: illegal activity, fraud, or scams (phishing, Ponzi schemes, etc.); unregulated pharmaceutical or medical products; content targeting or exploiting children; pornography or explicit adult content; weapons, explosives, or instructions to cause harm; or content promoting hate or violence. Legitimate categories like cryptocurrency, fintech, and regulated services are welcome as long as listings are factual, verifiable, and backed by real evidence. All listings must comply with our content policy — projects that violate these guidelines will be removed.
19How do I get my app listed in AI directories?+
Citavero is a free AI-readable directory designed exactly for this. Submit your app in about 2 minutes, and you get a permanent, structured profile that AI assistants can discover and cite. Citavero also generates a personalized promotion checklist with links and ready-to-paste copy for other relevant directories in your category — so you cover multiple AI-visible platforms from one starting point.

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