How Google Discover qualifies, ranks, and filters content: Research

New SDK findings reveal why some pages never reach ranking, how pCTR predicts clicks, and why images and recency drive Discover traffic.

New SDK findings reveal why some pages never reach ranking, how pCTR predicts clicks, and why images and recency drive Discover traffic.

An analysis of 1,000+ URLs reveals which AI writing tics correlate with engagement. Some common “tells” don’t matter. A few might.

Anthropic explains how its bots handle AI training, live queries, and search results, and what opting out means for visibility.

An SEO audit of ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity reveals how the platforms use technical optimization, content, and conversions to scale.
Where should you invest paid media dollars in 2026? Here’s a data-driven look at reach, targeting depth, and automation across 10 major ad platforms.
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Social media’s next chapter moves beyond feeds and platforms toward decision-making moments powered by behavior, trust, and machine interpretation.
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Stop toggling off “losers” based on surface metrics. Analyze relationships between KPIs to pinpoint bottlenecks and drive sustainable growth.
Explore off-page SEO strategies to boost your rankings and enhance brand visibility in AI-driven search results.
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429% more AI referral traffic. 137% more conversions. See how four agencies use Semrush to track AI visibility and prove it to clients.