SERP
Search Engine Results Page
The page displayed by a search engine in response to a query. SERP features include organic results, paid ads, featured snippets, People Also Ask boxes, image packs, and local packs — each requiring different optimisation tactics.
How SERP works in practice
The composition of the SERP for a keyword is the most reliable signal of what content type and format Google currently rewards for that query. A SERP dominated by listicles signals that format; one dominated by in-depth guides signals depth; a SERP with featured snippets at the top signals that a concise, structured answer is the priority. Analysing the top 5 SERP results before creating content — examining format, length, headings, and SERP features present — is the most actionable step in any content brief. SERP features including featured snippets, People Also Ask boxes, and Local Pack results each require different content and technical signals to capture, and together they can deliver traffic without ranking in the traditional blue links.
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Unpaid traffic from search engine results pages driven by SEO. Organic search traffic is high-intent and compounds over time, making it one of the most cost-efficient acquisition channels at scale compared to paid media.
The process of discovering the search queries your target audience uses and evaluating them by search volume, keyword difficulty, and intent. Keyword research underpins both SEO content strategy and paid search campaign structure.
Machine-readable code (typically JSON-LD schema) added to pages to help search engines understand content type and unlock rich results such as FAQs, reviews, product details, and articles in SERPs.
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