General SEO14 min read
SMB Issues: Why Isn’t My Website Showing Up on Google?
If your website is not appearing in search engine results, it‘s for a reason! This article covers some of the most common causes and steps you can take to resolve them.
Semrush Blog | SEO, SEM, AI Search, & Content Strategy
General SEO9 min read
How We Used Semrush To Build a Solid SEO Foundation & Ongoing Strategy
Learn how to build a solid SEO foundation and ongoing strategy with the Semrush tools we used throughout the Wix SEO Competition. See how we used them, and how you can mimic our strategies to create an effective SEO, content, and link building strategy.
Paid Advertising10 min read
Top Paying AdSense Keywords and Best Adsense Niches for 2020
If you are using AdSense placements on your site in order to monetize it, then it makes sense that you want the biggest payoff possible. We used Semrush’s CPC Map tool to take a close look at the top paying ad niches and keywords so you can be strategic about which niches you write in and what keywords you are optimizing for. Not all ads will pay equally.
Social Media7 min read
Using Facebook Insights to Monitor (and Repair) Your Falling Facebook Followers
When it comes to small businesses marketing their brand, we know 73% invest in social media marketing, with channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter taking the lead. But recent research shows that one in three UK adults are cutting back on social media. Find out why and how you can take care of the followers you still have, and perhaps earn more.
Social Media11 min read
How To Use Quora For Content Marketing and Keyword Research
Have you ever wished for a platform that could generate evergreen traffic to your blog, even years after your content marketing efforts? (hint — it is not Facebook or Twitter) Well, look no further because Quora is here! It is an effective and mostly overlooked content marketing tool that, when done right, generates long-lasting results.
Content4 min read
How To Generate Content Ideas with Topic Research
Before thinking about how to write, you have to know what to write. There is no room for guesswork in our competitive environment, you need a calculated and precise content plan to succeed. To help you with this, Semrush offers a solution — Topic Research.
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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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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.