Research windows
Research windows research rhythm
A research window is a planned time to inspect a topic.
Use it when the work needs more than one prompt run. For example, you may want a week to watch a competitor, review source patterns, or measure a new page.
Prompt set
Keep the prompt set tied to the research goal.
If the goal is competitor review, use prompts where competitors appear. If the goal is source review, use prompts with useful source reads. If the goal is a page launch, use prompts that the page should help answer.
Research window on the calendar
The calendar can hold the start, review, and follow-up tasks.
This makes the work visible. It also stops CLEA from turning one signal into action too fast.
Open the window
Set the start date for one research question.
Collect evidence
Let prompt, source, or page data arrive.
Review together
Compare the signals during the review slot.
Decide next action
Watch, create a card, or plan page work.
Example research window
Goal: review whether a new comparison page improves AI answers. Inputs: launch date, related prompts, Analytics, Sources, Competitors. Steps: record the before state, wait for new runs, review the after state. Output: one short result note and one next action if needed.
When to close the window
Close the window when the evidence is clear enough to decide.
The decision may be to improve the page, change a prompt, create a suggestion card, or keep watching.