15 Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2025
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15 Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2025
The marketing conferences you need to attend this year.
How to Persuade Your Boss to Send You to Ahrefs Evolve in San Diego
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How to Persuade Your Boss to Send You to Ahrefs Evolve
Want to attend our SEO conference in October, but need help persuading your boss? Use this template.
Google Thinks AI Mode Is Good for Users, but the Content Isn’t Good Enough to Rank in Google
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Google Thinks AI Mode Is Good for Users, but the Content Isn’t Good Enough to Rank in Google
I set up some tests over a month ago to see if Google would rank content generated by Google AI Mode in the organic search results. Spoiler: it did not rank.
8.64% of AI Overviews Appear Outside Position #1 (And as Low as Position #6)
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8.64% of AI Overviews Appear Outside Position #1 (And as Low as Position #6)
How often do AI Overviews show in different SERP positions? We analyzed 10M SERPs with AI Overviews to find out.
Does Ranking Higher on Google Mean You’ll Get Cited in AI Overviews?
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Does Ranking Higher on Google Mean You'll Get Cited in AI Overviews?
Spoiler: SEO still matters.
Goodbye, Featured Snippets: How SERP Features Have Evolved in the AI Era
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Goodbye, Featured Snippets: How SERP Features Have Evolved in the AI Era
We analyzed 1,000,000 SERPs to see how the presence of different SERP features has changed since the start of the year.
Google’s Free SEO Tools, Explained
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Google's Free SEO Tools, Explained
Google provides a solid set of free SEO tools. From simple keyword research to performance tracking, you can stitch together a full workflow without spending a dime.
What We Learned From Studying Our Own “AI Proof” Keywords
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What We Learned From Studying Our Own "AI Proof" Keywords
Which keywords still drive clicks? And can you engineer more clicks from AI search? We studied our "AI proof" keywords to find the answers.
Do AI Assistants Prefer to Cite “Fresh” Content? (17 Million Citations Analyzed)
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New Study: AI Assistants Prefer to Cite “Fresher” Content (17 Million Citations Analyzed)
Can updating content improve your visibility in AI assistants? We analyzed 17 million citations across 7 AI search platforms to find out.
Is SEO Dead? Real Data vs. Internet Hysteria
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Is SEO Dead? Real Data vs. Internet Hysteria
RIP?… NO!
How to Track Website Metrics With One Free, Privacy-Friendly Tool
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How to Track Website Metrics With One Free, Privacy-Friendly Tool
Track the website metrics that actually drive growth—using one free tool designed for simplicity, privacy, and real results.
Only 12% of AI Cited URLs Rank in Google’s Top 10 for the Original Prompt
https://ahrefs.com/blog/ai-search-overlap/
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Only 12% of AI Cited URLs Rank in Google's Top 10 for the Original Prompt
We analyzed four AI assistants—ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity—to measure how often the URLs they cite or reference overlap with what Google or Bing ranks for the same query.
The Great Diversification: How 8 Companies Are Evolving Their SEO Strategies
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The Great Diversification: How 8 Companies Are Evolving Their SEO Strategies
AI search features are stealing clicks. Here are 5 ways brands are diversifying to reclaim lost traffic and revenue.
The Genius Marketing Strategy in Ryan Trahan’s 50 States Challenge
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The Genius Marketing Strategy in Ryan Trahan's 50 States Challenge
Lectric spent $100K for $7M worth of brand awareness. Here's what happened, how their campaign worked, and why it matters.
Search Everywhere Optimization: 5 Places to Optimize Beyond Google
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Search Everywhere Optimization: 5 Places to Optimize Beyond Google
Your audience isn’t just searching on Google. Learn how to get found on TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, Pinterest, and AI assistants.
Generative Engine Optimization: Growth Strategies and Metrics For the AI Era
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https://ahrefs.com/blog/geo-generative-engine-optimization/
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Generative Engine Optimization: Growth Strategies and Metrics For the AI Era
SEO still matters, but AI is the new front door. Learn how to grow brand presence inside ChatGPT, AI Overviews, and beyond.
Is ChatGPT Really Powered by Google? 118,931 Fan-Out Queries Analyzed
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Is ChatGPT Really Powered by Google? 118,931 Fan-Out Queries Analyzed
ChatGPT's search results rarely match Google rankings.