> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.atomicagi.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Mentions > Separate existing brand mentions from missing backlink opportunities so you can focus authority work where it matters AI Search Mentions page with mention and backlink opportunity data Use this page to review external AI citation sources through a mentions lens. It helps you separate sources that already mention your brand from sources that still represent an authority gap. ## Questions this page should answer 1. Which sources already mention our brand? 2. Where are we missing backlinks or citation coverage? 3. Which mention gaps should we prioritize first? ## Before you analyze * Keep the same date range as Citations and Visibility. * Start with all platforms before filtering to one engine. * Use prompt and topic filters when checking a specific narrative gap. ## What this page gives you * Mention and non-mention source rows from AI citation data. * Filters for platform, prompt, topic, and source type. * A direct way to spot existing brand coverage versus missing opportunities. ## How to read mention rows Read each row as a source opportunity, not just a backlink lead. * `Source`: the domain or page appearing in AI citation context. * `Mention status`: whether your brand is already mentioned. * `Prompt/topic`: where the source appeared. * `Platform`: the AI engine context where the source was observed. * `Source type`: the kind of site or content you may need to influence. Use this rule: * Existing mentions reveal proof patterns worth repeating. * Missing mentions on high-value prompts deserve outreach or stronger source-backed content. * Missing mentions on low-value prompts should not distract from strategic authority work. ## How these metrics are calculated (simple) ```text theme={null} Mention = cited source includes or references your brand ``` ```text theme={null} Missing mention = cited source appears in relevant AI context but does not mention your brand ``` Use this page with [Citations](/data/ai-search/citations) to understand both source presence and brand inclusion. ## How to use this page ### Prioritize strategic missing mentions Missing mentions on high-value prompts matter more than isolated misses on low-value topics. Focus on gaps tied to commercial or high-trust topics first. ### Check the source type before acting Editorial, institutional, reference, and corporate sources usually deserve a different outreach or content strategy than UGC sources. ### Use mention wins as proof patterns When a source already mentions you, inspect what kind of page or evidence got picked up. That pattern often tells you what to expand next. ## Quick weekly checklist 1. Filter to your highest-priority prompt or topic. 2. Flag sources where competitors are present and you are missing. 3. Flag strong mention wins worth replicating. 4. Turn the top 3 gaps into outreach or content proof actions. ## What to fix first | Pattern in Mentions data | What it usually means | Recommended action | | ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | Missing mentions on buying prompts | Authority gap affects revenue intent | Build proof, outreach, or comparison assets | | Strong sources mention you | Existing proof pattern works | Replicate the source/content pattern | | Many UGC misses | Not all gaps are worth pursuing | Prioritize editorial, institutional, or category sources | | Competitors appear repeatedly | They have stronger external proof | Review competitor citations and source strategy | | Mentions exist but visibility is weak | Source coverage is not translating to answer share | Pair with Visibility and Prompts diagnostics | ## Team routine 1. Weekly: review high-value missing mentions. 2. Bi-weekly: turn the best gaps into outreach or proof-building work. 3. Monthly: compare mention wins with citation share and visibility changes. ## Keep in mind * Not every missing mention is worth chasing. * A strong mention on one source does not guarantee broader authority. * Use this page with Citations, not instead of Citations. ## Where to go next * [Citations](/data/ai-search/citations) * [Visibility](/data/ai-search/visibility) * [Competitors](/data/ai-search/competitors) * [Competitors overview](/data/competitors/overview)