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.
Original Research & Studies
Stay on top of the SEO industry with original research and studies. Here are the latest data-backed resources.
Only 25% of cited sources overlap between ChatGPT's different reasoning modes [Study]
Most AI visibility strategies treat ChatGPT as a single system. Our research found that‘s a mistake. Thinking mode and Instant mode cite different sources, favor different content, and can recommend different brands for the exact same prompt. Here‘s what marketers need to know.
ChatGPT traffic analysis: Insights from 17 months of clickstream data
Discover how ChatGPT is reshaping search habits and web traffic patterns. Analysis of clickstream records reveals changing user behaviors and referral trends in AI-driven search.
We Analyzed 89K LinkedIn URLs Cited in AI Search: Here's What Drives Visibility
What makes LinkedIn content appear in AI answers? Our analysis of 89K cited URLs reveals what AI models trust—and how brands can win visibility.
Google AI Mode’s Early Adoption and SEO Impact
Our study reveals early trends of how people are adopting Google’s AI Mode and how this may impact SEO and marketing.
We Studied 200,000 AI Overviews: Here's What We Learned
Get insights on the typical qualities of a Google AI Overview, and what it might mean for SEOs.
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.
SearchGPT vs. Google and Bing: A Quick Comparison of Search Engines
Curious 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.
New Report From .Trends & Statista Reveals How AI Search is Changing the Web
Explore 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.
96 Content Marketing Statistics You Need to Know for 2025
Ready to enhance your 2025 content strategy? Check out these 96 content marketing statistics for inspiration. Based on Semrush research and data.