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Semrush publishes practical marketing and SEO education focused on search visibility, content performance, and competitive growth insights.

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Growth hacking

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When to DIY vs outsource your digital marketing

Semrush January 12, 2023


Growth hacking 9
Outsourcing & delegation 6
  • Consistency gaps, not lack of budget, are the main outsourcing trigger.
  • Learn a channel before hiring — ignorance lets agencies fleece you.
  • Email stays in house; search and social are outsourcing-friendly.

Social media

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Social media strategy for small businesses: platforms, content, and growth

Semrush January 5, 2023


Social media 10
Content marketing 8
Growth hacking 6
  • Each platform has a distinct purpose — treat them differently, not as one broadcast channel
  • Start with a tweet: free, text-only, copy-paste to Facebook for instant two platforms
  • Let followers create content for you — repost, DM, offer free product for reviews

Content marketing

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SEO lessons and predictions for 2023 from Brian Dean

Semrush December 28, 2022


Content marketing 8
SEO 7
  • Scaling content requires a team, not just a prolific solo writer
  • Google's helpful content crackdown on thin, regurgitated content will intensify
  • A coach accelerates skill growth far faster than solo repetition

Case studies

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From accountant to global marketing head at TikTok: three career tips

Semrush December 21, 2022


Case studies 8
Career development 6
  • Why a clear personal 'why' is the only sustainable career engine
  • A cold LinkedIn DM and a presentation landed a job with no open roles
  • Weak network ties — not close friends — unlock the best opportunities

Content marketing

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Semrush overview: what the platform does and how to get started

Semrush December 20, 2022


Content marketing 10
AI tools & automation 10
Automation & tools 6
  • 50+ tools covering SEO, content, backlinks, and rank tracking in one place
  • Fix technical site issues before investing in content or links
  • Find exact keyword gaps where competitors rank but you don't

Culture building

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How to motivate SMB employees without relying on money

Semrush December 14, 2022


Culture building 9
Motivation 6
Vision & mission 5
  • Money motivation causes burnout, inconsistency, and unsustainable costs
  • Gratitude and small gifts often outperform bonuses in lasting impact
  • Specific goals — not vague values — are what retain top talent

Content marketing

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TikTok SEO: how to rank on TikTok and what it means for search

Semrush December 8, 2022


Content marketing 10
AI tools & automation 10
MVP & prototyping 9
  • TikTok reads your video visuals, audio, and sounds — not just hashtags
  • Engagement beats optimisation everywhere except active search
  • Authentic one-take content outperforms polished production on TikTok ads

Hiring & recruitment

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Hiring for culture and growth mindset in early-stage startups

Semrush December 1, 2022


Hiring & recruitment 9
Culture building 8
Outsourcing & delegation 6
  • One bad cultural hire in five can poison the whole team.
  • Enthusiasm and brand passion outperform credentials for early hires.
  • Keep your biggest growth drivers in-house; outsource only commodity work.

Competitive analysis

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Avoiding common small business mistakes: validation, competition, and growth

Semrush November 29, 2022


Competitive analysis 9
MVP & prototyping 7
Growth hacking 7
  • Why validating with real money beats any focus group or survey
  • Different beats better — how to stand out when products seem identical
  • Own your audience: why one platform dependency can take you to zero

Content marketing

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Bottom-of-funnel content strategy that drives conversions, not just traffic

Semrush November 18, 2022


Content marketing 9
Conversion rate optimisation 9
SEO 8
  • Low-volume keywords can convert at 4–10%, matching landing pages
  • Selling inside blog posts outperforms purely informational content
  • Start bottom-of-funnel first; top-of-funnel early means years of zero traffic

SEO

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SEO in 2022: staying visible across a multi-channel search landscape

Semrush November 10, 2022


SEO 10
Content marketing 6
  • SEO compounds — publish months early or wait a full year to rank.
  • Small business owners outrank big brands by knowing their subject.
  • Basic heading structure feeds featured snippets, voice, and people-also-ask.

Paid ads

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Five paid traffic strategies that stretch a small ad budget

Semrush November 8, 2022


Paid ads 9
Conversion rate optimisation 6
  • Facebook lead ads cut cost by keeping opt-ins on-platform
  • Retarget 3-second video viewers for cheap, warm conversions
  • Spotify local ads reach listeners for one to two cents each

Data & analytics

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Five essential GA4 setup steps for content marketers

Semrush November 7, 2022


Data & analytics 9
Processes & SOPs 6
  • Enhanced measurement adds scroll, video, and download tracking in one click.
  • Custom events are required before you can track any site conversions.
  • New custom events take 24 hours to appear — set conversions the next day.

Social media

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Free social media marketing strategies for bootstrapped founders

Semrush November 3, 2022


Social media 10
  • Earliest platform adopters capture growth before oversaturation sets in
  • Podcast guesting borrows an established audience's trust instantly
  • 3-to-1 value-to-sales ratio converts followers without burning them

Email marketing

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Email marketing fundamentals that generate a 42x return

Semrush October 27, 2022


Email marketing 9
Copywriting 6
  • Email returns $42 per $1 — if your list stays healthy
  • Plain, conversational emails outperform designed promotional ones
  • Prune inactive subscribers or spam filters penalise your whole list

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