Launch catalog / Playbook
CitedIndex
Conditional free route directory
Researched from public pages — no submission was run · sources read 2026-09-26. Rules change — recheck the platform's own pages before submitting.
What the free route requires
- Free submission requires creating a free account (no card required), then sharing the website for review
- Niche gate: only AI-visibility monitoring, AI rank tracking, GEO/content optimization tools, and citation/GEO agencies fit the index
Requirements
- Product must fit one of four categories: AI visibility monitoring, AI rank tracking, GEO & content optimization, or citation services (agencies)
- Account required before the website can be shared for review
- Listings carry 'sources and qualifications on every record' — expect editorial fact-checking of claims
Prepare before opening the form
- Email for a free account
- Website URL to submit for review
- Pricing facts (the index displays per-tool price, e.g. 'Free, then $99', 'From $39/month')
- Category fit: decide which of the four index categories the tool belongs to
- If the tool is already indexed, use /claim instead and verify domain ownership
Workflow
- Open https://citedindex.com/submit
- Create a free account (or sign in) — no card required
- Share the website for review through the account flow
- If the tool is already listed, use 'Find your listing to claim' (/claim) and verify connection to its domain
- After acceptance the listing shows recorded views, visit clicks and referral sources in the account dashboard
Watch for
- Very narrow niche — general SaaS/AI tools that are not about AI-search visibility will not fit
- The submit page is account-gated; the actual form fields are behind sign-in and were not visible
- Every record lists sources and qualifications — inflated claims likely get flagged
- Separate /advertise and /pricing pages exist — paid placement is an upsell, not required for a basic listing
What counts as live
The tool appears in the citedindex.com index (search or its category page) with a price and 'Checked' date, and the account dashboard shows its view/click stats
Not verified
- Review criteria and turnaround after account creation
- Exact submission form fields behind sign-in
- Whether rejected submissions get notified