Semrush blog

How to do an SEO audit with Claude & the Semrush MCP

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0000

Scan your website in Site Audit, connect Semrush’s MCP to Claude, and have Claude analyze the audit data.

How to build an AI visibility dashboard with Semrush

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Learn how to build an AI visibility dashboard that shows whether the pages AI cites are the ones earning Google clicks.

4 types of keywords in SEO (+ examples)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Learn the four types of keywords in SEO and how to optimize your content to rank for each type of keyword.

How to track your AI citations and sources with Semrush

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Find the sources that are cited when your brand is missing from AI answers and take action with content or outreach to get more mentions.

Multi-location SEO: How to build a scalable strategy

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:39:00 +0000

Multi-location SEO starts with one approved record per branch that feeds its page, Google Business Profile, schema, and listings.

Google AI Overviews now appear for most major brands

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0000

Google AI Overviews now appear for more than 80% of the branded queries DemandSphere tracks, up from 26% on Sept. 1. Google hasn‘t explained why.

Local SEO: What is it & how to do it

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0000

Local SEO is the process of improving search visibility, traffic, and brand awareness for local businesses.

Ultimate SEO checklist: 43 tips to optimize your website

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:25:00 +0000

Use this SEO checklist to optimize your site for both Google and AI-driven search results.

AEO vs SEO: core differences & how to win visibility in both

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0000

Discover the key differences between SEO and AEO. Learn how each works, where they overlap, and practical strategies to win visibility in both.

The LLM positioning lag: What it is and how to avoid it

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0000

See why LLMs get your brand positioning wrong and how to fix it.

Google releases September 2026 spam update

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:26:00 +0000

Google’s September 2026 spam update may take up to two weeks to roll out, making ranking drops harder to diagnose.

What is llms.txt & should you use it?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

An llms.txt file is designed to help large language models (LLMs) better understand the content on your site.

10 SEO best practices for Google and AI search

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:18:00 +0000

SEO best practices that hold up in AI search, where Semrush found the average visitor is worth 4.4x an organic one.

How to make the most of your 7-day Semrush free trial

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0000

Here are 6 ways to use Semrush during your free trial to improve your search + AI visibility.

B2B answer engine optimization: How to show up in AI

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0000

B2B answer engine optimization improves your odds of appearing in the AI answers buying committees see.

How to conduct an AI visibility audit with Semrush

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:39:00 +0000

6 steps to perform an AI visibility audit for your brand, including how to deliver the report.

Google's AI contribution pilot pays publishers

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0000

Google‘s AI contribution pilot pays invited publishers through Search Console. Citations and links in AI answers don‘t qualify for payment.

AI citation outreach: a Semrush & Claude workflow

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:49:00 +0000

AI answers pull brand facts from the pages they cite. Use Semrush data and Claude Code to get on those pages.

What is agentic SEO? 8 workflows run on a live site

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0000

Agentic SEO hands defined workflows to an AI that pulls its own data. See the free Claude setup we used.

Semrush MCP use cases: 16 prompts for Claude or ChatGPT

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Copy-paste Semrush MCP prompts for keyword, competitor, content, and reporting work, tested on a live site.