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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
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Stay on top of the SEO industry with original research and studies. Here are the latest data-backed resources.
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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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We Studied 200,000 AI Overviews: Here's What We LearnedGet insights on the typical qualities of a Google AI Overview, and what it might mean for SEOs.
Luke HarselOct 30, 2024
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SEO Split Test Result: Does Quality Content Work for Ecommerce SEO?
Content on an ecommerce product site is a challenging topic. It is difficult to produce content that differentiates you from your competition. It’s even more difficult to quantify if it is valuable. This SplitSignal test looked at the value of producing quality content for an ecommerce site.Brian MoseleySep 15, 2022
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SEO Split-Test Result: Do Numbers in Title Tags Affect CTRs?
Want to know if deleting numbers in some of your title tags affects search performance? Check out the test.Daria SherrSep 08, 2022
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SEO Split Test Result: How Boilerplate Content Can Impact SEO Performance
SEOs have been discussing how Google treats boilerplate content. We wanted to know if heading tags in boilerplate content affect organic traffic.Koen LeemansAug 31, 2022
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Does Adding Updated and the Year to Your Title Tag Help with Organic Traffic?
Want to know if having the text “(updated)” and the year at the beginning of the title would make people more likely to click on an organic result? Check out the test.Daria SherrAug 24, 2022
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SEO Split Test Result: Adding Keywords to One or Two Word Title Tags
We decided to see if adding keywords to location tags is a guaranteed SEO win. Read to find out.Daria SherrAug 17, 2022
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SEO Split Test Result: Adding Unicode Characters to the Meta Description
Using special characters or emojis in page titles and meta descriptions always generates a lot of discussion within the SEO community. “Is it advisable to use them?”, “Is it good or bad for your SEO performance?“.Koen LeemansAug 11, 2022