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How to fix: Named external sources / citations
Why this matters
AI engines evaluate sourcing rigour. Uncited factual claims reduce trustworthiness scores; well-cited pages get referenced as authoritative. The signal is as much about how you source as it is about what you write.
Background
AI engines evaluate sourcing rigour. Uncited factual claims reduce trustworthiness scores; well-cited pages get referenced as authoritative sources. The signal is as much about how you source as it is about what you write.
References
E-E-A-T · Citation quality analysis
How to fix
Code snippet for each stack we cover. Pick the one matching your server / framework.
nginx
No server config — content discipline.
apache
Same.
cloudflare
Same.
wordpress
When stating a fact, link to the original source: gov sites, RFCs, NIST, ISO, academic papers, established trade publications. Use 'According to X' inline citation format.
flask
Same.
express
Same.
rails
Same.
Verify it's working
Count outbound citations per page. >=2-3 per content-heavy post is a good baseline.
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