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Black Friday 2021 Study: Key Trends, Shifts, and New Lessons for Marketers

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Black Friday 2021: Key Trends, Shifts, and New Lessons for Marketers

We analyzed the most prominent ecommerce websites, most popular Black Friday products, and most popular searches globally, and took a closer look at top Amazon products to uncover the latest trends and shifts in consumer online behavior which may affect Black Friday 2021 deals.

Jana GarankoNov 11, 2021

SEO Split-Testing Case Study: Persuasive Copy Wins Again

Original Research & Studies

2 min read

SEO Split-Testing Case Study: Persuasive Copy Wins Again

We added “Guaranteed Lowest Prices“ to the end of the page title. Check out the result of this SEO split test.

Brian MoseleyNov 10, 2021

Original Research & Studies

6 min read

The Hooks of Viral TikToks

This study digs into the first few seconds of hundreds of viral TikTok videos, seeking to find what it is that grabs and holds our attention to keep us watching.

Elizaveta PavlovskayaNov 09, 2021

Case Study: Should You Add Pipes or Dashes to Your Title Tag?

Original Research & Studies

3 min read

Case Study: Should You Add Pipes or Dashes to Your Title Tag?

We changed “|“ to “-“ “Buy” to the title of product pages on an ecommerce site. Check out the result of this SEO split test.

Brian MoseleyNov 03, 2021

SEO Clinic Episode II: Hands-on Landing Page Optimization Tips

General SEO

4 min read

SEO Clinic Episode II: Hands-on Landing Page Optimization Tips

Landing Page Optimization Tips: this is what the second episode of our “SEO Clinic” series is dedicated to.

Eka EbralidzeOct 29, 2021

Analytics

8 min read

35 Insights that Google Analytics Can Give You About Your Website

Review these 35 useful Google Analytics insights to better understand your website‘s traffic.

Michelle OfiweOct 29, 2021

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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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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.

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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

Semrush Copilot: Your AI Assistant for Faster SEO Insights

General SEO

7 min read

Semrush Copilot: Your AI Assistant for Faster SEO Insights

Semrush Copilot helps you save time in common SEO analysis and planning. It does this by automatically analyzing several key Semrush tools and reports to offer actionable recommendations and present a prioritized list of SEO activities.

Brenna KellyMar 19, 2024

Competitor Intelligence & Research

9 min read

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

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

Alex LindleyMay 12, 2025

Paid Advertising

8 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.

Grace BrennanOct 18, 2024

Ecommerce

6 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.

Sydney GoOct 15, 2024

General Marketing

6 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.

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

7 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

7 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.

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

4 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.

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