Perplexity Sonar Pro
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Mean Effect Size
h = 0.31
Average across 26 dimensions
Strong Effects
0
|h| ≥ 0.8 (large effect)
Total Trials
293
Per dimension measurement
Temperature
0.3
Sampling configuration
Key Behavioral Traits
Research-oriented model prioritizing information depth (data collection in progress)
✓ Responds Strongly To
- •Strong response to detailed specifications
- •Values recency and freshness of information
- •Good at comparative analysis
⚠ Resists or Ignores
- •Heavily weights recent information
- •May surface conflicting viewpoints
- •Prefers products with rich online presence
Behavioral Genome
This radar chart visualizes how strongly this model responds to each of the 26 content dimensions. Values are normalized to 0-100 scale based on effect sizes.
Top 5 Strongest Effects
These dimensions have the largest effect sizes for Perplexity Sonar Pro, indicating the content signals that most strongly influence its recommendations.
Anchoring Susceptibility
Price anchor added showing original/comparison price
All Dimensions & Effect Sizes
Complete breakdown of effect sizes across all 26 dimensions, sorted by absolute magnitude.
| Rank | Cluster | Dimension | Cohen's hEffect sizeHow strongly a signal moves the model. Positive numbers mean the signal pushes the model toward your brand; negative numbers mean it pushes away. Values above 0.2 are meaningful; 0.5+ is strong. | 95% CI | |Effect| | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Social Proof SensitivityQuantified social proof added | +0.57 | [0.34, 0.81] | 0.57 | Medium |
| 2 | A | Anchoring SusceptibilityPrice anchor added showing original/comparison price | +0.53 | [0.29, 0.76] | 0.53 | Medium |
| 3 | A | Third Party AuthorityThird-party expert endorsement added | +0.43 | [0.20, 0.66] | 0.43 | Small |
| 4 | A | Scarcity UrgencyScarcity and urgency signals added | +0.30 | [0.07, 0.54] | 0.30 | Small |
| 5 | A | Platform EndorsementPlatform endorsement badge added | +0.24 | [0.00, 0.48] | 0.24 | Weak |
| 6 | A | Brand Premium AcceptanceBrand heritage and premium positioning added | -0.19 | [-0.44, 0.04] | 0.19 | Weak |
Content Targeting Perplexity Sonar Pro
Optimize your content for this model's behavioral profile:
- 1Ensure product has recent reviews and mentions
- 2Build presence across multiple review sites
- 3Keep product information current
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