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We Studied the Impact of AI Search on SEO Traffic. Here’s What We Learned.Our research shows AI search visitors could surpass traditional search visitors in 2028. Plus much more.
Rachel HandleyJun 09, 2025
Original Research & Studies
Stay on top of the SEO industry with original research and studies. Here are the latest data-backed resources.
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Investigating ChatGPT Search: Insights from 80 Million Clickstream RecordsDiscover how ChatGPT is reshaping search habits and web traffic patterns. Analysis of 80M clickstream records reveals changing user behaviors and referral trends in AI-driven search.
Brenna KellyFeb 03, 2025
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SearchGPT vs. Google and Bing: A Quick Comparison of Search EnginesCurious how OpenAI‘s SearchGPT measures up against Google and Bing? We tested 5,000 queries to uncover the key differences in ranking, domain preferences, and search experience.
Brenna KellyDec 13, 2024
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New Report From .Trends & Statista Reveals How AI Search is Changing the WebExplore key findings on AI‘s impact on online search in Semrush’s latest report in partnership with Statista. Download to learn how AI search is reshaping traffic trends and user search behavior.
Natalia ZhukovaDec 02, 2024
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SEO Split Test Result: Power of Caps Lock in the Title Tag
We decided to see if changing the word “best“ from lowercase to uppercase in the title tags of category pages on the fishing site would increase organic traffic to this group of pages. Read more to find out the result.Daria SherrFeb 07, 2023
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SEO Split Test Result: Adding Departure Location and Destination Keywords to the H1
We added departure location and destination keywords to the H1 to the product pages on a travel website. Read more to find out the result.Koen LeemansJan 25, 2023
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Top YouTube Searches
We‘ve compiled the top YouTube searches of 2022. Get the YouTube search insights you‘re looking for.Carlos SilvaDec 23, 2022
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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
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SEO Split Test Result: Shortening Title Tags on Product Pages
Title tags are an important part of on-page SEO because they help search engines understand the content of a webpage and its relevance to a user‘s search query.Koen LeemansDec 22, 2022
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SEO Split Test Result: Title Tags for the Holiday Season
We changed the title to “Best XX Gift Ideas” on the pages of an online marketplace site. What do you think the result of this test was? Read this short case study to find out.Koen LeemansDec 09, 2022