The LLM positioning lag: What it is and how to avoid it
See why LLMs get your brand positioning wrong and how to fix it.
Semrush Blog | SEO, SEM, AI Search, & Content Strategy
Google releases September 2026 spam update
Google’s September 2026 spam update may take up to two weeks to roll out, making ranking drops harder to diagnose.
What is llms.txt & should you use it?
An llms.txt file is designed to help large language models (LLMs) better understand the content on your site.
10 SEO best practices for Google and AI search
SEO best practices that hold up in AI search, where Semrush found the average visitor is worth 4.4x an organic one.
How to make the most of your 7-day Semrush free trial
Here are 6 ways to use Semrush during your free trial to improve your search + AI visibility.
B2B answer engine optimization: How to show up in AI
B2B answer engine optimization improves your odds of appearing in the AI answers buying committees see.
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What are backlinks in SEO & how do I get them?
Backlinks signal trust and authority to search engines and AI. Learn 7 proven ways to build them.
7 Free SEO Tools to Boost Rankings & Traffic
The best free SEO tools include Keyword Magic Tool, Position Tracking, and Ubersuggest.
Link building for SEO: What works in 2026
Learn what link building involves and how it improves your visibility in search engines and AI systems.
What is competitive analysis? How to do one (+ template)
Competitive analysis is the process of analyzing competitors’ products, marketing, and AI visibility to improve your strategy.
SEO
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 building for SEO: What works in 2026
Learn what link building involves and how it improves your visibility in search engines and AI systems.
Marketing
The ultimate guide to creating a content marketing strategy
Learn how to build a content marketing strategy to reach your audience across search, AI, social & more.
What is AI sentiment analysis? A marketer’s guide
AI sentiment analysis tells you what AI platforms are saying about your brand, whether it‘s accurate, and how to fix it when it isn‘t.
Boost your digital marketing efforts
News & Research
AI search & manufacturing SEO: What the data shows [Study]
Semrush data on AI search in manufacturing. See which brands get mentioned, which get cited, and why citations don‘t drive traffic.
AI Overviews are expanding across commercial intent search [Study]
Google’s move to extend AI Overviews into a wider variety of SERPs is disrupting not only informational searches, but also searches with commercial intent and advertising value.