Read to named rate
The gap between being read and being named
Read-to-named rate shows how often a read source also gets named in the answer.
This matters because a page can be used by AI without your brand being recommended.
Read but not recommended
The model used the source, but the final answer did not name it.
Read and named
The model used the source and also named it in the answer.
Competitor named from the same source set
This is the important case. The model reads similar sources, then names a competitor instead of you.
| Case | What it can mean |
|---|---|
| Your site is read and named | The page helped the answer recommend you |
| Your site is read but not named | The page may inform the answer but not sell the fit |
| Competitor site is read and named | Their page may make the case more clearly |
| Third-party source is read and names competitors | Outside proof may favor them |
Why this rate is useful
It shows where the page may need clearer claims, proof, or category language.
Weak read-to-named patterns
Weak patterns include many reads of your site with few mentions, or repeated competitor mentions from sources you do not appear on.
CLEA's next suggestion
Ask CLEA whether the next step is page improvement, source review, prompt cleanup, or competitor review.