General SEO5 min read
Do TLDs Affect SEO?
Does using an alternative TLD or so-called new-gTLD affect SEO? Common knowledge suggests that it doesn’t, so why do people insist that you use ‘.com’?
Semrush Blog | SEO, SEM, AI Search, & Content Strategy
Competitor Intelligence & Research9 min read
How to Reverse Engineer Competitors’ Backlinks (and find valuable links)
Links are still one of the most vital parts of SEO and the best place to find backlink opportunities is your competitors‘ backlinks profile. Knowing what is working for your competitors not only shows you what to replicate but it will also stimulate new ideas for your content campaigns and where to find backlinks your competitor hasn‘t found yet.
Industry News4 min read
Analyzing Google’s December 2020 Core Update
On December 3rd, 2020 Google announced that a core algorithm update was starting to roll out. Check what has happened so far, and which industries seem to be SERP winners and losers, and which websites seem to be the most affected ones.
General SEO4 min read
Best Practices for Content Delivery Networks (CDN) SEO
A content delivery network (CDN) definitely wins the SEO battle when it comes to page speed optimization techniques. Server location does matter a lot for search engine rankings and there are issues with internal web hosting. Plenty of discussions, how-to-guides and articles supporting CDN usage are already all over the Internet. So, let us not add one more to it. Instead, let‘s look at how to make the best use of a CDN service without allowing your SEO to suffer.
General SEO13 min read
How to Use Rich Results for Ecommerce to Improve SERP Visibility
Ranking well in search results is not the end of the line. Ecommerce brands still need to work hard to convince users to click-thru to their websites. These 5 essential structured data elements should be present on every ecommerce website and will provide social proof to the user, a better understanding of each page for search engines, and a better “curb-appeal” for each search listing.
Content34 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Ebook for Your Business [FREE Template]
Wondering how to write an ebook that fully explores your topic but doesn’t overwhelm your reader to the point that the information is difficult to understand? This guide will walk you through each step of writing and publishing an ebook and provide you with a FREE ebook template.
Editors' Choice
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
SEO
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.
Keyword Research12 min read
How to Do Keyword Research in 2026 (6 Ways + Framework)
Learn 6 ways to do keyword research to find relevant terms you can use on your site to grow visibility.
Local SEO11 min read
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.
Link Building12 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.
Technical SEO7 min read
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.
General SEO11 min read
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.
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.
Paid Advertising8 min read
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.
Ecommerce6 min read
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.
General Marketing6 min read
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.
Paid Advertising10 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.
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]
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.
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.