Original Research & Studies5 min read
The Most-Cited Domains in AI: A 3-Month Study
We studied the domains most frequently cited by AI tools and found a significant drop for Reddit and Wikipedia. See the research.
Original Research & Studies
Stay on top of the SEO industry with original research and studies. Here are the latest data-backed resources.
Original Research & Studies7 min read
Do Backlinks Still Matter in AI Search? Insights from 1,000 Domains [Study]
We analyzed 1,000 domains to uncover how backlinks influence AI-generated answers. The verdict: quality and authority drive visibility in AI search.
Original Research & Studies10 min read
We Analyzed 26K Quora URLs Cited in Google AI Mode: Here’s What Works
We analyzed 26,000 Quora URLs cited in Google AI Mode and partnered with Quora’s team to uncover the patterns behind content that surfaces in AI answers.
Original Research & Studies3 min read
ChatGPT Is Not Replacing Google—It’s Expanding Search [Study]
New research shows ChatGPT is not replacing Google Search—usage remains steady post-ChatGPT adoption.
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15 Tips for Scaling Your SEO Content Strategy
In this post, we cover 15 tips for making SEO a priority in content strategies and how this impacts scaling SEO.
Original Research & Studies4 min read
SEO Split Test Result: Find the Best Answer for Both Users and Search Engines
This short case study focuses on testing multiple variants for the same SEO element (page title) on Blokker.nl (retail site) to find the best-performing variant.
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SEO Split Test Result: Small H3 Change, Big Click Result
Are header tags important for SEO? We decided to run an SEO split test where we changed the H3 tag to include the related keyword. Find out the result of this SEO experiment.
Original Research & Studies10 min read
The Content Marketing Landscape in 2022: Small & Midsize Businesses
Semrush Marketplace surveyed 217 small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in the US, across a range of different industries. Our mission: To understand how they create content, who they work with, what their goals are—and what content types get them the best bang for their buck. Explore our findings and insights to get a better understanding of content marketing and how SMBs across the US are using it to grow.
Original Research & Studies3 min read
State of Search: Discover How the Web Changed in 2021
Will the world of Search ever be the same again? How suitable will pre-pandemic tactics be in today’s climate? The State of Search 2021 analyzes and contains everything you need to plan your post-pandemic growth strategy.
Original Research & Studies3 min read
SEO Split Test Result: The Importance of User Oriented Tests
In this short case study, for an international fishing charter company, we wanted to validate whether changing non-keyword-related words in the page title would make the page title more appealing, positively impacting CTR.