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Build a Solid SEO Foundation and Ongoing Strategy

9 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.

David McDowellNov 27, 2019

Paid Advertising

10 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.

Elizaveta ShutovaNov 21, 2019

Social Media

7 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.

Tim Cameron-KitchenNov 08, 2019

Quora For Content Marketing and Keyword Research

Social Media

11 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.

Ata KhanOct 31, 2019

Content

4 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.

Nikolai BorodaOct 11, 2019

Video Marketing

4 min read

How To Set Up Your 1st YouTube Video Ads Sequencing Campaign

This step-by-step guide will help you learn how to set up and create your first YouTube video ads sequencing campaign in under 20 mins. YouTube video ads sequencing campaign is a great way to push your message in a sequence which will help you drive deeper engagement, awareness & consideration.

Uzair KharawalaSep 27, 2019

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Link Building

12 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.

Rachel HandleyJan 17, 2025

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.

Carlos SilvaDec 04, 2024

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.

Luke HarselNov 27, 2024

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

19 min read

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