Original Research & Studies5 min read
The Most-Cited Domains in AI: A 3-Month Study
We studied the domains most frequently cited by AI tools and found a significant drop for Reddit and Wikipedia. See the research.
Original Research & Studies
Stay on top of the SEO industry with original research and studies. Here are the latest data-backed resources.
Original Research & Studies7 min read
Do Backlinks Still Matter in AI Search? Insights from 1,000 Domains [Study]
We analyzed 1,000 domains to uncover how backlinks influence AI-generated answers. The verdict: quality and authority drive visibility in AI search.
Original Research & Studies10 min read
We Analyzed 26K Quora URLs Cited in Google AI Mode: Here’s What Works
We analyzed 26,000 Quora URLs cited in Google AI Mode and partnered with Quora’s team to uncover the patterns behind content that surfaces in AI answers.
Original Research & Studies3 min read
ChatGPT Is Not Replacing Google—It’s Expanding Search [Study]
New research shows ChatGPT is not replacing Google Search—usage remains steady post-ChatGPT adoption.
Original Research & Studies6 min read
Who Has the Best Backlink Database? Semrush vs. Competitors [Study]
Semrush is constantly working on expanding its backlink database, so we decided to investigate the comparisons. After having run numerous internal tests to decide on the strongest backlink checker on the market, we’re now ready to share our first study with you.
Original Research & Studies7 min read
SEO Case Study: How US Trucking Company Got 60% Organic Increase in Just 3 Months
In SEO Reality Show Episode #3, we check back with the team at Aimclear as they serve the client we paired them with, a powerhouse American trucking firm in the upper Midwest.
Original Research & Studies6 min read
Traffic Growth Rankings for US Websites [Study]
Semrush compared January 2020 vs. 2021 traffic stats for the US domains to see which websites were getting more traffic.
Original Research & Studies30 min read
Low & High Competition Buyer Intent Keyword Lists
We reviewed 20 billion Google searches to find low competition buyer keywords. We reviewed high competition buyer intent keywords for an insight into user behavior. The low competition keyword list shows opportunities for small retail and service businesses.
Original Research & Studies8 min read
20+ SEO Experiments to Get More Organic Traffic
Want to get more organic traffic? Here are 20+ SEO experiments you can run on your site with the aim of increasing traffic and CTR — with examples.
Original Research & Studies8 min read
How To Run an SEO Split-Test (the Easy Way)
Got an SEO experiment that you want to test? Here’s how to run an SEO split-test — without complex code or developer help.