WebCite is a brand that offers a solution to the problem of disappearing webpages and websites that are cited in scholarly articles. Recognizing the volatility of the World Wide Web, WebCite aims to preserve and provide access to important documents for future scholars. Individual scholars can freely and immediately use the WebCite service without formal membership or registration.

Editors, publishers, and libraries are encouraged to join the WebCite consortium to increase the likelihood of cited works remaining accessible. The archiving process is simple, with WebCite taking a snapshot of the webpage and storing a copy on their server. This process can be initiated before or after publication, ensuring that readers have access to the version of the webpage as seen by the citing author.

WebCite also provides impact statistics for webpages and websites, aiding tenure and promotion committees in assessing the importance of digital objects. Overall, the goal of the WebCite consortium is to digitally archive webpages and websites referenced in scholarly articles, preserving our cultural heritage and enabling the exchange of scientific ideas