Does Perplexity only cite high-authority domains?
No — it favours the most relevant, specific passage, which small sites regularly win on narrow questions.
Large domains do appear often, partly because they cover more topics and are indexed thoroughly. But citation is decided per passage, not per domain reputation score.
On a narrow question, a small site with a precise, complete answer routinely gets cited over a large site with a general one. This is the most accessible opening for a new product.
The way to use that is to answer questions nobody has bothered to answer properly, in your specific niche, with real detail.
Original figures make it stronger still — if the number only exists on your page, citing you is the only option.
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