INDEPENDENT SEARCH & AI RESEARCH

CGO Media Research Library

Independent research on SEO, Al search, GEO and digital visibility.

Explore 24 in-depth research papers, 12 sector-specific studies, statistical analysis and practical frameworks, developed and published by CGO Media.

24 research papers

RESEARCH ARCHITECTURE

Eight Research Themes

Our research programme is structured around eight connected themes, providing a complete view of search evolution, authority, citations, recommendations and practical implementation.

8 Research themes

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

24 Research Papers

In-depth analysis, evidence and practical insights on SEO, Al search, GEO and digital visibility.

The Evolution of Search

The transformation of search behaviour, technology and digital discovery.

Entity Authority in AI Search

Exploring the role of entity credibility and recognition in AI search.

Al Search and Content Visibility

Understanding content discovery, evaluation and visibility in AI systems.

Digital PR as a Ranking Signal

Examining the influence of digital PR on authority and search rankings.

The Future of Local Business

AI assistants are redefining local business discovery and selection.

Local SEO and AI Search Behaviour

Research into changing local search behaviour and AI-driven discovery.

Link Building Beyond PageRank

How backlinks and authority signals influence modern AI search.

How Google AI Overviews Are Reshaping Organic Search

How Google AI Overviews are changing organic search visibility.

Knowledge Graphs and SEO

How knowledge graphs connect entities and improve AI discovery.

Enterprise SEO in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

How enterprises adapt SEO strategies for AI-driven search.

AI Source Selection in Generative Search

How generative AI systems identify and prioritise sources.

Content Authority in AI Search

How content quality, expertise and trust influence AI visibility.

AI SEO, GEO & AEO Pricing Study 2026

Research into AI search, GEO and AEO pricing models and agency costs.

AI Recommendation Authority in Generative Search

How AI systems evaluate, compare and recommend organisations.

Brand Authority Signals in AI Search

How brand credibility and authority influence AI search visibility.

AI Citation Selection in Generative Search

How AI systems select, evaluate and reference trusted sources.

AI Search Measurement and Attribution

Measuring AI search visibility, citations and business impact.

AI Answer Construction in Search

How generative AI systems construct answers from multiple sources.

The State of Search 2026

Examining structured data’s role in AI understanding and discovery.

Al Citation Authority

Exploring autonomous AI agents and their influence on business discovery.

E-commerce SEO

The relationship between source credibility, citations and AI visibility.

The Future of Search

Technical foundations supporting discoverability in AI-driven search.

The Next Decade of Search

Future developments in AI, search technology and digital discovery.

Al Agents and Business Discovery

Research into emerging search trends and user behaviour.

SUPPORTING RESEARCH RESOURCES

Additional Research Resources

Complementary resources to support the research publications.

01 Research Insights

Research Observations

Real-world insights and market observations.

04 Measurement and Analysis

Research Statistics

Key data and statistical analysis.

02 Frameworks and Models

Research Frameworks

Analytical models and assessment tools.

03 Implementation Strategies

Research Methodology

Our research approach. methods and limitations.