ChatGPT traffic analysis: Insights from 17 months of clickstream data
Discover how ChatGPT is reshaping search habits and web traffic patterns. Analysis of clickstream records reveals changing user behaviors and referral trends in AI-driven search.
Semrush Blog | SEO, SEM, AI Search, & Content Strategy
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Google rolls out worldwide agentic restaurant booking via AI Mode
Google made agentic restaurant booking through AI mode globally available. See what it means for you.
AI6 min read
The agentic web: How AI agents decide which brands make the cut
AI agents are browsing, comparing, and buying on behalf of your customers. Here‘s what the agentic web means for your brand visibility strategy.
General SEO11 min read
How to use Google Trends for SEO in 2026
Learn how to use Google Trends for SEO in 2026. Discover trends, compare keywords, and find opportunities to drive more organic traffic.
On-page SEO17 min read
On-page SEO checklist: The complete task list for 2026
Follow this 14-step on-page SEO checklist to improve your visibility in traditional and AI search.
Technical SEO18 min read
What is technical SEO? Basics and best practices
Learn what technical SEO is and how to optimize your site for crawling, indexing, and AI visibility with proven best practices.
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What Are Backlinks in SEO & How Do I Get Them?
Backlinks are links pointing to your website from other sites and can improve your website’s visibility.
General SEO10 min read
13 Free SEO Tools to Boost Rankings & Traffic
The best free SEO tools include Keyword Magic Tool, Position Tracking, and Ubersuggest.
General SEO10 min read
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.
Link Building12 min read
What Is a Competitive Analysis? (with Template + Examples)
Learn how to do a competitive analysis and compare your brand against your competitors.
Competitor Intelligence & Research10 min read
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Technical SEO18 min read
What is technical SEO? Basics and best practices
Learn what technical SEO is and how to optimize your site for crawling, indexing, and AI visibility with proven best practices.
On-page SEO11 min read
What Is On-Page SEO? And How to Do It
On-page SEO involves improving webpage content to boost performance in traditional and AI search.
Marketing
Content10 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Content Marketing Strategy
This step-by-step guide teaches you how to build a content marketing strategy for your business.
Competitor Intelligence & Research10 min read
What Is a Competitive Analysis? (with Template + Examples)
Learn how to do a competitive analysis and compare your brand against your competitors.
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News & Research
Original Research & Studies8 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.
News & Research7 min read
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.
Original Research & Studies4 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.
Original Research & Studies5 min read
Advertising Trends: The Most Popular Types of Digital Ads [Study]
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Original Research & Studies2 min read
Top YouTube Searches
We‘ve compiled the top YouTube searches of 2022. Get the YouTube search insights you‘re looking for.
Original Research & Studies2 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.