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AI can draft content and score leads, but it can’t build trust or read the room. Here’s why the human side of B2B marketing still matters.

Could AI Mode become the default Google Search experience soon? Google is sending mixed signals. Learn more.

How do you generate prompts for tracking LLM performance?

What are enterprise AI optimization tools?

What are some key benefits of integrating AI optimization at enterprise scale?

What are some essential AI optimization tools for digital marketers?

How does AI optimization software boost results?

What are real-world applications of AI optimization software in digital marketing?

What to consider when selecting AI optimization software?

What are some key features to look for in LLM brand mention monitoring software?

Which tools help benchmark my AI visibility against competitors?

What strategies help grow AI visibility and guide customers to my brand?

What steps ensure brand consistency across AI-driven platforms?

What are the methods to track share of voice in AI chatbots?

What are the best ways to monitor AI brand mentions?

How can marketers adapt to LLM-powered search?

How do you optimize for AI search?

What are advanced competitor intelligence methods powered by AI?

How does enterprise AI optimization drive competitive advantage?

How to leverage AI optimization tools for better content strategies?

How do you evaluate ROI from AI optimization software?

What are future trends in AI optimization software?

What tools are effective for real-time trend analysis via LLMs?

How does AI impact SEO?

What Are the Most Effective Ways To Track Brand Sentiment in LLM Mentions?

Will AI replace SEO?

We reviewed the best AI search engines so you can choose the right one for your needs.

Learn why establishing trust in SEO is essential, gain practical tips, and download our checklist.

Study of 2,500 AI prompts reveals surprising rules governing brand visibility. Learn why community content beats marketing in LLMs.

Learn what AI referral traffic is, how to track it, and tactics to earn more visits from AI platforms.

Learn how you can draw up worthy progress report templates with Semrush‘s My Reports PDF builder.

See how advanced users are unlocking Semrush’s full potential—from defending SEO in court to building scalable AI workflows and reporting systems.

AI search traffic is set to overtake traditional search by 2028. Learn 5 proven tactics to improve your AI presence.

Guest posts are articles you write and publish on other websites. Here’s how to get them.

Learn why events are becoming the ultimate growth channel in 2025, how leading brands win with them, and the trends that will shape 2026

Networking doesn’t have to be awkward. Get practical, non-cringey tips for building strong relationships with other marketers that help open doors.

Learn how to track your Google AI Mode visibility using Semrush. Analyze competitors, track rankings, and grow your presence in AI search.

Learn what Google AI Mode is, how it changes SEO, and the key steps you can take to get your content featured in it.

Ways to rank in AI Overviews include focusing on long-tail queries, carefully structuring content, etc.

What JavaScript is, how it works on websites, and why it matters for SEO, user experience, and site health.

OpenAI says GPT-5 is faster, higher-performing, and uses better reasoning. Learn what it means for you.

Search engines crawl the web, store the discovered content, and then serve the most useful results.

Query fan-out is an AI search system process that splits a user query into multiple sub-queries to deliver a better response.

New research shows ChatGPT is not replacing Google Search—usage remains steady post-ChatGPT adoption.

Contrary to popular belief, ChatGPT doesn’t just use Bing to search the web—it sometimes uses Google.

Learn what online advertising is, how it works, and the main ad types. Plus, how to launch a campaign.

Long-tail keywords are highly precise search engine queries. Optimizing for them could help you get more high-quality traffic.

Struggling to level up in your marketing career? Learn how to get promoted in marketing and what five factors set top marketers apart.

Implement these seven SEO steps to improve your site’s search engine rankings and drive more traffic.

If your site isn’t in top shape and AI-ready, you could be set to lose far more than just rankings. Here’s what you can do to prevent this.

Answer engine optimization is the process of optimizing your brand to appear in AI-generated answers.

An llms.txt file is designed to help large language models (LLMs) better understand the content on your site.

In digital marketing, AI citations are references to specific sources used by AI systems like ChatGPT.

Our study reveals early trends of how people are adopting Google’s AI Mode and how this may impact SEO and marketing.

Google Discover is a personalized content feed. Optimizing for it can boost your traffic, visibility, and reach.

The best SEO certifications come from Semrush, Udemy, Hubspot, Blue Array, CXL, DMI, and Coursera.

AI mentions are references to your brand in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, etc. Learn why they‘re important.

Explore these handpicked GEO tools that help you monitor LLM mentions, analyze the competition, and boost your presence in AI search engines.

We‘ve done a deep dive on the 9 best AI optimization tools. Find the one that matches your requirements.

Discover the 9 best LLM monitoring tools. Compare features, pricing, & capabilities to track your AI presence.

Application Programming Interface (API) is a method of gathering raw data from Semrush without using the standard website interface. You can get data faster than by using the interface and…

A marketing funnel is a model of the customer journey that represents the buying stages people go through.

Learn how to write a blog post that attracts the right visitors and drives real results, step by step.

Learn what HTTP status codes are, what different codes mean, and how they impact search visibility.

Learn about types of ecommerce with examples, including business-to-business and business-to-consumer.

AI Overviews are gaining popularity and impacting SEO campaigns. Learn how to research and track your AI Overview visibility with Semrush’ SEO Toolkit.

Use these blog ideas to inspire your next post and find out how to generate more ideas for your site.

A SWOT analysis identifies your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to guide decision-making.

Uncover the top 5 AI challenges in marketing and learn how to solve them with better strategy, stronger tools, and aligned team execution.

AI visibility is how often your brand is mentioned by tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Learn how to track and grow your LLM presence with our expert-backed guide.

A markup language is a system for defining the structure, presentation, or purpose of text within a document.

AI isn’t killing creativity, but redefining it. When AI acts as a co-creator, it‘s how we can stay creative when our timelines are shrinking and our teams are overwhelmed.

With rising acquisition costs, stricter privacy laws, and AI-driven black boxes reshaping attribution, the traditional ad-only model no longer holds. Here‘s how to build a strategic balance of organic and…

While many CMOs and growth leaders chase traffic and rankings, these lagging indicators tell you little about the real-time impact of your strategy. Instead enterprises must shift toward leading indicators…

In B2B SaaS, product-led growth (PLG) has become a powerful engine for early traction. But when it‘s time to scale to enterprise? You’ll need to build on it with sales-assisted…

The Brand Control Quadrant is a framework to regain narrative control in the face of AI-driven search, multimodal discovery, and generative content summarization. Here‘s how to use it.

You’ve invested heavily in brand. But how do you know if it’s working? Brand performance can and needs to be measured, but this measurement must come with rigor, structure, and…

Organic search isn‘t disappearing, but how it works, who controls it, and what drives visibility have changed radically. And this presents a big opportunity for enterprise brands.

Your brand is no longer just what you say to your audiences. If you’re not actively managing your algorithmic footprint, AI systems will define your brand for you. And it…

We looked at over 150k unique citations to see how AI Mode compares to other LLMs in how it cites domains.

Learn to analyze competitor website traffic and compare metrics, engagement, devices, and demographics.

Learn how LLM optimization (LLMO) can help you get more visibility in ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and more.

Learn why we don‘t recommend using meta keywords or meta keyword tags as part of your SEO strategy.

Learn how to use HTML heading tags to improve your SEO and structure your content effectively.

Our recommended list of content editing tools includes Content Optimizer, ChatGPT Canvas, and Grammarly.

Upload once and distribute to all major business listing directories in minutes with Semrush Local‘s Listing Management tool.

Boost your local visibility and attract nearby customers that are ready to buy

Learn why and when MapQuest is relevant for local visibility and how to add a listing the right way

Easily update your Google Business Listing and help customers find you online