> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.trymeridian.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mention Details

> Inspect a single response: rankings, citations, and what the model actually said.

## What this is

A modal that shows the full AI response for one prompt run, including:

* The ranked mention list (you + competitors)

* Response text with highlights

* Citations used by the response

* Downloadable output

## Why it matters

* It’s the clearest “ground truth” behind your metrics.

* It tells you *who* you’re competing with and *why* you’re winning/losing.

* Citations reveal which sources to earn, improve, or replace.

## Where to find it

**Analytics → Prompt Analytics → Analyze → click a response row**

## How it works

* Meridian displays run “Properties” (platform, date, region).

* “Mentions” shows a ranked list (e.g., #1 You, #2 competitor).

* Tabs:

  * **Response**: the model output

  * **Shopping**: shopping-style output (if supported)

  * **Citations**: sources used

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/meridian-25fd9b88/analytics/prompt-analytics/SCREENSHOT_MENTION_MODAL" alt="Mention details modal with mentions list and response highlighting" />

Caption: Mention details shows rankings, the response, and its citations.

## How to use it

1. Open a response in **Analyze**.

2. Confirm properties (platform/date/region) match what you’re investigating.

3. Scan the mentions list to see your rank and main competitors.

4. Read the response and note:

   * What criteria it uses to rank brands/products

   * What it claims about you and competitors

5. Switch to **Citations** to see the sources (domains/URLs).

6. Click **Download** to export the response and metadata.

## How to interpret results

* If you’re #1 but cited sources are off-page → protect those sources (don’t lose them) and add more.

* If competitor is #1 and cited sources are their owned docs → you need stronger owned “sourceable” pages.

* If the response uses “trust” language and you aren’t cited → invest in authoritative citations and structured pages.

* If the response recommends products but not yours → fix product-level information architecture and comparisons.

* If the response’s citations don’t mention you anywhere → your priority is “get into the citation set,” not rewriting copy.

## Common questions / troubleshooting

* “Why do citations differ from what I see in Citations tab?” → Citations tab aggregates many runs; this is one run.

* “Why is Shopping empty?” → Shopping may only appear for certain prompt types/platforms.

## Related docs

* [Citations](/analytics/prompt-analytics/citations)

* [Products](/analytics/prompt-analytics/products)

* [Off-page](/action/off-page)

* [Website Pages](/analytics/website/pages)