First Citation Achieved
- Official LP Cited for "AEO Tools" Query
On Day 5, the official site (sighted.tkbase.co.jp) was cited (Citation) in an AI response for the first time. The query was "AEO tools." Mentions also increased from 3 to 5.
Previous article: AEO Optimization Log #004 - The Zero-Citation Wall
Measurement Summary
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← Previous: 0/147% - First Citation recorded
5 / 14
← Previous: 3/1436% - Increased from 3 to 5
| Metric | #001 (2/1) | #002 (2/2) | #003 (2/3) | #004 (2/4) | #005 (2/5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation | 0/14 (0%) | 0/14 (0%) | 0/14 (0%) | 0/14 (0%) | 1/14 (7%) |
| Mention | 4/14 (29%) | 3/14 (21%) | 3/14 (21%) | 3/14 (21%) | 5/14 (36%) |
Citation Detail: Which Query Earned It
In the AI response, sighted.tkbase.co.jp (AEO Monitoring Tool | Measure Web Visibility in AI Responses) was cited as one of the information sources. Alongside PR TIMES releases and third-party articles, the official LP was listed as an example of "AEO tools and services."
The response mentioned Sighted in context -- "for monitoring and visualization, consider Sighted" -- with the official site URL included as a citation source.
Breakdown of 5 Mentions
Of the 5 queries with Mentions, only "AEO tools" also earned a Citation. The remaining 4 have mentions but no official site citation yet.
Mention: true / Citation: true. Official LP cited. Likely driven by PR TIMES press release awareness combined with the tool introduction context.
A bestcalendar article was cited. Sighted is mentioned, but the official site was not cited.
Mention: true / Citation: false. Competitor AEO tool pricing pages were cited, with Sighted's official pricing information noted as unavailable.
sightedapparel.com (Sighted Apparel -- an unrelated service) continues to be cited. Brand confusion persists.
Other services such as sightedby.ai were cited. Sighted's (our) practical guide article has not been cited yet.
Discussion
Why did "AEO tools" earn a Citation?
"AEO tools" is a generic query where AI aggregates and introduces multiple sources. The official LP's title and description clearly state "AEO Monitoring Tool" and "Measure Web Visibility in AI Responses," which, combined with PR TIMES exposure, led to recognition as a trusted information source.
How to grow from here
Strengthen the practical guide article (Practical Guide to Improving AI Search Visibility with Sighted) and pages that answer pricing and beta registration questions, so the official site is also cited for "Sighted's..." queries. To resolve brand confusion, increase content that explicitly states "Sighted (AEO Monitoring Tool)" in context.
Actions Taken (Day 4-5)
- Published "Practical Guide to Improving AI Search Visibility with Sighted"
- Query-specific content strategy mapping (completed in #004)
- Pricing and beta structured data (Schema.org / FAQPage): Defined SoftwareApplication offers with Standard (4,890 JPY/month) and Enterprise (contact us) plans. Added FAQPage entries for "Sighted pricing plans?" and "How to register for beta?" making AI-cited Q&A machine-readable. Differentiation from Sighted Apparel is also explicitly stated in FAQ.
Next Actions
- Strengthen practical guide, pricing, and beta context so the official site is cited for "Sighted's..." queries
- Review content and structured data to resolve beta/pricing confusion with sightedapparel.com
- Execute media outreach
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