Real research. Clear methodology. Actionable insights.
This section is where we publish data-driven studies on how content strategy, topical authority, and AI search actually work in practice — not how they’re marketed.
Floyi Research exists for teams who want to make decisions based on evidence, not assumptions. Every study here uses transparent methods, reproducible metrics, and live examples drawn from real workflows.
Studies
The Topical Authority Report 2026
Does covering a subject broadly get you cited by AI? A 42-map study of 535,239 Google rankings and 354,955 AI citations. Websites that rank across more of a topical map are cited more often by AI Overviews, AI Mode, ChatGPT and Gemini, including on queries they do not rank for.
Read the ranked coverage findings
How Deep Should a Topical Map Go? We Studied 1,256 Brands to Find Out.
How deep should a topical map go? Across 1,256 brands, nearly half explore to 4 levels in research. After SERP validation, 87.7% consolidate to 3, and zero remain at 4. This study examines what depth looks like across the full topical mapping lifecycle.
Read the topical map depth findings
The Real Cost of a Publish-Ready SEO Article in 2026
What does it cost to publish one article? Not generate — publish. This flagship study analyzes the cost curve across major AI tools, using a consistent publish-ready standard applied to every platform.
Read the publish-ready cost breakdown
What You Can Expect From Floyi Research
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Transparent methodology
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Reproducible data
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Operator-first insights
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A focus on publish-ready outcomes
Because drafts don’t build authority. Published work does.
Upcoming Research
- Generative Intent and AI Search Behavior
- Topical Authority Benchmarking by Industry
- SERP Pattern Clusters and Intent Archetypes
- Content Velocity and Authority Growth
- Internal Linking Depth Across High-Performing Sites
- Rewrite Burden by Tool Category
If you publish SEO content at scale, this is your new reference shelf.