I don't know where you got your information, but my source is infallible, and he says you're wrong.
Simple English solves it. This is a web
site not a web
cite .
One in
cites a riot not in
site .
Your infallible source is fallible. ;D
Here is from Merriam-Webster:
cite verb \ˈsît\
cit·ed | cit·ing
Definition of CITE
transitive verb
1: to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
2: to quote by way of example, authority, or proof <cites several noteworthy authors>
3a : to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b : to name in a citation
4: to bring forward or call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent <cited the weather as a reason for canceling the picnic>
— cit·able \ˈsî-tə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of CITE
The article cites several experts on the subject.
The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
He cited evidence suggesting she was in the area when the crime was committed.
She was cited for reckless driving.
Origin of CITE
Middle English, from Anglo-French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciçre to stir, move — more at -kinesis
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to CITE
Synonyms: adduce, quote, instance, mention
site
noun \ˈsît\
Definition of SITE
1a : the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (as a building, town, or monuments) b : a space of ground occupied or to be occupied by a building
2a : the place, scene, or point of an occurrence or event <a picnic site> b : one or more Internet addresses at which an individual or organization provides information to others <an FTP site>; especially : web site
Examples of SITE
Hard hats must be worn on the construction site.
They visited the site of their future house.
The company has chosen a new site for its office building.
the site of the battle
Federal investigators combed through the crash site.
Origin of SITE
Middle English, place, position, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French sit, site, from Latin situs, from sinere to leave, allow
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to SITE
Synonyms: emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, point, position, place, spot, venue, where
Related Words: scene; precinct, region, section, sector; here, there