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How to Use the Google Power Pack for Max Results
See what three campaign types go into the Google Power Pack strategy and get tips to use them together for maximized success.
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AI SEO Myths, Debunked: A No-BS Guide For Marketers
Marketers are making bold statements about AI SEO every day. The problem? Most of them are half-right at best. “SEO is dead.” “Long-form content is pointless.” “AI SEO is just good SEO.” Here’s the truth: When it comes to AI, the answer is rarely that simple. Are you trying to show up in ChatGPT or …
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The Complete List of Facebook Ad Types (with Examples!)
Learn how you can best take advantage of all the Facebook ad types available within the Meta platform.
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7 Ecommerce Blog Examples + What You Can Learn From Them
In the good ol’ days of blogging, traffic was the main goal, and it was relatively easy to get. Now, especially for ecommerce blogs, it’s getting harder to stay visible. The number of Google searches that end with a click is slowly decreasing, while the number of searches that end with no clicks has increased. …
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I Tested 11 AI Search Engines: Only These 4 Made the Cut
Ask the same question in 11 AI search engines, and you’ll get 11 different answers. Sometimes wildly different. Some engines focus on visuals and shoppable results. Others go deep into research. A few just try to get you an answer, fast. Each platform prioritizes and presents it differently. And those differences matter. Not just for …
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The New Content Formats Winning in AI Search
The content that performs well in search is evolving. Here are the content formats that search and AI platforms love right now.
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How to Set Up Google Ads Conversion Tracking in 5 Steps
See why Google Ads conversion tracking is so important for your business’s strategy, and get steps and tips to help you start tracking.
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6 Best Ad Intelligence Software to Outsmart the Competition
Ad intelligence software promises to show you everything your competitors are doing: their keywords, budgets, creatives, and landing pages. But many surface insights you could get for free. Meta’s Ad Library shows what advertisers are currently running. Google’s Transparency Center does the same for search and YouTube. TikTok’s Creative Center reveals top performers by industry. …
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The 10 Best Ways to Rank Higher on Google Maps
Rank higher on Google Maps and attract more local customers with these 10 optimizations to your website, Google Business listing, and more.
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What We Learned from 180 Top-Ranked Google Ads
We dissected 180 top-ranked Google Ads. Here’s what we learned.
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LLM Sources Shifted 80% in 2 Months. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Panic
AI search is still moving. What’s cited today across Google (AI Mode + AI Overviews) and ChatGPT might look different in a month. But there’s no need to scramble. For example, a dip in Reddit citations isn’t a reason to abandon conversational marketing or rebuild your plan from scratch. (Plus, it’s likely things aren’t always …
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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Holiday Advertising in 2025
Make a winning game plan for your business this season with this complete holiday advertising playbook featuring resources from top platforms.
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Total Guide to Instagram Advertising (+Tips to Get Started!)
Whether you’re getting started with your first Instagram advertising campaign or looking to rework your strategy, this guide has everything you need.
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Multi-Location SEO: How to Scale Without the Chaos
Managing local search marketing for one location is straightforward. But managing multi-location SEO — whether it’s 10, 50, or 100 branches — gets complicated fast. Each location needs unique content. A single mistake in your business info can mislead customers and hurt trust. And it’s tough to see which branches are actually driving results. Everything …
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100+ Tasty Thanksgiving Puns to Bake into Seasonal Promos
Feast your eyes on these Thanksgiving puns, ready to serve your customers and followers.
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Does Your Website Need an LLMs.txt File? + How to Create One
There’s been a lot of buzz around llms.txt. But no major AI platform has confirmed that they use it. Not yet, anyway. And there’s no evidence that any major large language model (LLM) actually uses it when crawling. So, why are some SEOs and site owners already adding it to their sites? Because LLM traffic …
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AI Prompts for Marketing Emails, Social Posts, & More
Use AI to grow on every channel this holiday season. These prompts will help you do it.
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10 Key Trends & Insights to Inform Your 2026 Marketing Planning
Get the data and insights you need to inform your 2026 marketing plan and stand out from the competition.
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PMax Ad Examples for Every Placement (+Tips to Optimize for Each One)
See how your Performance Max ad assets look across placements in this complete PMax ad examples breakdown.
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Conversion Rate Benchmarks for YOUR Industry (Exclusive Data!)
What’s a good conversion rate? It depends on your industry and where you’re advertising, but we’ve got the data in this complete conversion rate benchmarks breakdown!
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AI Optimization: How to Rank in AI Search (+ Checklist)
When a potential user asks ChatGPT, Google AI, or Perplexity for recommendations, does your brand appear in the answer? Not just cited — actually mentioned in the response? That’s a crucial distinction. Brands that AI systems mention with context and positive sentiment attract the most intent-driven traffic. Semrush research shows that visitors who find a …
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The Complete Black Friday Marketing & Advertising Toolkit (+Free Template!)
Find out how your business can capitalize on Black Friday with these ideas, tips, template, and more.
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Entity SEO in the Age of AI Search
Websites have been the foundation of SEO strategy for 20-odd years. That’s changing with AI search. When someone asks ChatGPT for a product in your category, it doesn’t always crawl websites in real-time. Its first move is to pull from what it already knows about you and your competitors from its existing knowledge. Clear and …
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Semrush AI SEO: How to Audit Your AI Search Visibility
AI answers are taking over search. More people are turning to Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity for recommendations. And if your brand isn’t showing up in those AI answers? You’re missing out on a huge (and growing) slice of your market. That’s why Semrush built the AI SEO Toolkit. It’s a major unlock for …
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How Much Do Facebook Ads Cost? (+9 Ways to Stretch Your Budget)
Find out average Facebook ads costs, what makes them worth the price, and how to stretch your budget!
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The Ultimate Guide to Google Local Services Ads
Learn everything you need to know about Google Local Services Ads so you can quickly connect with customers right from the SERP.
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Does Trendjacking Work? Dos, Don’ts & Examples
Trendjacking is a great way to gain attention. Here’s how to do it safely.
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Google Ads in AI Mode: Here’s What We Know
Google is testing ads in AI Mode, so we’re breaking down what this means for advertisers, how to show up here, and whether or not it’s actually worth it for your business.
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113 Haunted Halloween Puns for Scary Good Marketing & Messages
This huge list of spook-tacular Halloween puns will have your followers howling with laughter.
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The New SEO Checklist for Content That Ranks
This handy checklist walks you through the steps you need to follow to see your content rank in search results.
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Vibe Marketing: Hype, Reality, and Real Case Studies
AI has infinitely sped up the hype cycle in marketing. So when the term “vibe marketing” came onto the scene, you may have rolled your eyes for a moment before you said, “I have to try this.” In basic terms, vibe marketing means using AI to run entire marketing workflows. Usually, this involves a combination …
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