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Prompt audit
Primary question: What do we analyse in a prompt audit, and what do you get back?
A prompt audit tests inclusion patterns across prompt types, maps citations and mentions where they appear, and identifies structural gaps that can reduce confidence. You get a simple output: what shows, what does not show, why it likely behaves that way, and what to fix first. It does not guarantee inclusion or citations.
What we analyse
- Comparative prompts that trigger best and top logic
- Navigational prompts that trigger list and retrieval behaviour
- Question prompts that trigger explanation and validation
- Problem based prompts that trigger matching and suitability
How we test prompts
We run a structured set of prompt variants so we can see what is stable versus what is prompt specific. We record the output type, the entities named, and whether citations appear. Where citations do not appear, we still record mention behaviour and repeated reasoning criteria.
Citation mapping and mention analysis
Citation mapping focuses on what sources are cited and when. Mention analysis focuses on whether an entity appears without a cite, and what context it appears in. The goal is not to chase one interface. It is to reduce ambiguity and increase stability across the surfaces that matter.
Confidence scoring
We score the clarity conditions that often affect inclusion: naming consistency, category fit, service boundaries, and reinforcement patterns. This is a practical score used to order fixes. It is not a promise and it is not a ranking score.
Competitive comparison
Where it makes sense, we compare prompt behaviour against a small set of competitors or alternatives, using the same prompt set. This helps explain whether your issue is unique, or whether the system is cautious across the whole category.
What you receive
| Audit component | What you receive |
|---|---|
| 20 prompt tests | Inclusion snapshot across prompt types |
| Citation mapping | Source identification and repeat patterns |
| Mention analysis | Reinforcement score and context notes |
| Structural gaps | Priority fixes in a practical order |
Real world scenario
A business appears for navigational prompts but disappears for best prompts. The audit shows the system requires stronger justification signals for comparison style answers. The fix list focuses on tightening service boundaries, improving consistent third party reinforcement, and removing mixed role signals that confuse classification.
Limitation and trade off
Prompt testing shows behaviour, not certainty. Systems change. Some interfaces rarely cite. The trade off is that you gain a clear map of what is happening and why, but you still need ongoing review if your category is volatile.
Important boundary: This audit does not guarantee inclusion, citations, rankings, traffic, or outcomes.
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Why Prompt Audits Matter
AI answers depend on prompt framing. The same business may appear for exploratory prompts but not transactional prompts. Prompt audits identify gaps in inclusion, misclassification risk and competitor displacement.
| Prompt Type | Typical Risk | Common Issue | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploratory | Misclassification | Weak definition blocks | Add compressed declarative definitions |
| Diagnostic | Omission | Lack of scenario coverage | Add conditional logic sections |
| Transactional | Competitor dominance | Weak authority signals | Strengthen ecosystem validation |
| Navigational | Category confusion | Identity ambiguity | Clarify primary category |
Prompt Audit Output Format
A prompt audit records what the platform returns, how your business is described, whether you are included, and what sources or signals appear to be influencing the answer.
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