Show HN: CiteReady – check if your site can be cited by AI search engines (citeready.sprytools.com)

CiteReady, a newly launched tool focused on "Generative Engine Optimization" (GEO), offers website owners an easy way to check if their sites are accessible and quotable by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overview. As AI assistants increasingly provide answers directly to users, those sites that aren't optimally configured risk losing significant web traffic. CiteReady allows users to perform up to three audits daily to identify barriers, such as restrictions in the robots.txt file, inadequate structured data, and issues with content formatting, all of which can affect a site’s visibility in AI-generated responses. The implications for the AI/ML community are substantial, as CiteReady addresses an emerging need for websites to adapt their content strategies in the AI-driven digital landscape. With features checking AI crawler access, structured data formats, and content citability—ranked across four weighted categories—users gain actionable insights to enhance their online presence. For those seeking advanced monitoring and API capabilities, CiteReady offers a Pro version at a low subscription price, further empowering webmasters to maintain their site's relevance amidst the evolving AI ecosystem.