Semrush Blog | SEO, SEM, AI Search, & Content Strategy

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SEO Split Test Result: ChatGPT-Generated FAQs Enriched with FAQPage Schema

We used ChatGPT to generate FAQs for an ecommerce website that previously did not have any and conducted a split test to evaluate the impact of the FAQ snippet-rich result on organic traffic to the site.

Koen LeemansApr 27, 2023

General Marketing

12 min read

What Is a PR Agency? How PR Can Help Businesses

Looking for a PR team to help your business? Here’s a handy article on just what PR firms are and how they can help your business grow.

Kate ChurkinaApr 06, 2023

Technical SEO

8 min read

HTML Anchor Element: What Are Anchor Links & How to Use Them

An anchor tag in HTML is an element that creates a link to webpages, email addresses, documents, images, and more.

Carlos SilvaMar 30, 2023

Original Research & Studies

4 min read

SEO Split Test Result: The Impact of Moving the Brand Name to the Front of Listing Page Titles

How would moving the brand name to the front of the page titles on an online marketplace listing pages impact the organic traffic? Read the short blog post to find out.

Koen LeemansMar 29, 2023

Content

10 min read

What Is Above the Fold? Best Practices & Examples

Above the fold refers to the visible part of a webpage before scrolling. Anything lower down is below the fold.

Rachel HandleyMar 29, 2023

General SEO

6 min read

How to Properly Outsource SEO

Thinking about outsourcing your SEO but don’t know if it’s the right choice for your organization? Not sure what to consider before you take the plunge? Here, we answer all your questions about outsourcing SEO so you can make an informed decision for your business.

Kate ChurkinaMar 29, 2023

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Link Building

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Link Building for SEO: A Guide to the Basics

Link building can give you the SEO edge you need to get more Google traffic. Here‘s your quick-start guide.

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On-page SEO

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On-Page SEO: What It Is and How to Do It

This is a guide to on-page SEO. Learn exactly how to optimize your titles, descriptions, and content in 2024.

Kelly LyonsDec 15, 2024

Local SEO

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Local SEO: What Is It & How to Do It

Local SEO is the process of improving search visibility, traffic, and brand awareness for local businesses.

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Check Website Accessibility: Manual Checks and Tools to Use in 2025

Technical SEO

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Check Website Accessibility: Manual Checks and Tools to Use in 2025

Is it time to check your website accessibility? Remember that accessibility is about improving the user experience for everyone – including people with disabilities.

Luke HarselNov 27, 2024

General SEO

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What Is SEO? An Intro to Search Engine Optimization

SEO (search engine optimization) is an effort to get more unpaid visibility in search engines like Google.

Rachel HandleyNov 25, 2024

Keyword Research

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Keyword Research for SEO: What It Is & How to Do It

Keyword research is the process of finding & analyzing what relevant audiences search for in search engines.

Rachel HandleyJun 25, 2024

Competitor Intelligence & Research

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What Is a Competitive Analysis? (with Template + Examples)

Learn how to do a competitive analysis and compare your brand against your competitors.

Alex LindleyJul 11, 2025

Paid Advertising

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Banner Ad Sizes: Choosing the Right Size

Knowing your options is important so you can visualize how your ad will look, and how easily people will be able to see the ad.

Grace BrennanOct 18, 2024

Ecommerce

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What Is Ecommerce? How It Works & Getting Started

Ecommerce is selling products and/or services online via websites and apps instead of in physical stores.

Sydney GoOct 15, 2024

General Marketing

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What Is Marketing? [Simple Definition, Purpose, & Types]

Marketing is all the activities your brand uses to reach your target audience and turn them into buyers.

Sydney GoOct 11, 2024

Paid Advertising

10 min read

How to Make an Ad, Step by Step

A great ad doesn’t bombard audiences’ in their newsfeed, it conveys a clear brand message, offers value, and earns users’ attention.

Grace BrennanSep 05, 2024

Social Media

8 min read

How to Find YouTube Influencers

Need help finding influencers on YouTube for a partnership campaign? Follow these steps.

Grace BrennanApr 18, 2024

Original Research & Studies

8 min read

10 Small Business Trends for 2025

Learn the top small business trends for 2025 to stay ahead of the competition and keep employees happy.

Ankit VoraFeb 19, 2024

Which Companies Spend the Most on Digital Advertising? [Study]

News & Research

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Which Companies Spend the Most on Digital Advertising? [Study]

Learn what companies spend the most on advertising across 12 separate industries—and how you can gather competitive ad intel for your own niche.

Shannon O‘SheaNov 14, 2023

Average CPM for Display Ads: Benchmarks by Industry [Study]

Original Research & Studies

4 min read

Average CPM for Display Ads: Benchmarks by Industry [Study]

If you‘re looking for CPM benchmarks for digital ads in your industry, this study is for you.

Luke HarselOct 23, 2023

Advertising Trends: The Most Popular Types of Digital Ads [Study]

Original Research & Studies

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Advertising Trends: The Most Popular Types of Digital Ads [Study]

By partnering with AdClarity, we’ve investigated ad types, ad channels and ad spend so you can plan and strategize with the kind of competitive edge that other players don’t have in your industry.

Luke HarselOct 10, 2023

Original Research & Studies

2 min read

Top 100: The Most Visited Websites in the US [2025 Top Websites Edition]

This post uncovers the top 100 most visited websites in the US, deep-diving into a few industries — Media, Retail, and Streaming Services — that show the biggest position changes.

Natalia ZhukovaDec 23, 2022