There are tons of tools promising that they can tell AI content from human content, but until recently, I thought they didn’t work. AI-generated content isn’t as simple to spot as old-fashioned “spun” or plagiarised content. Most AI-generated text could be considered original, in some sense—it isn’t copy-pasted from somewhere else on the internet. But…
Well, what is ICANN? Well, the Internet is so complex that most of us mere mortals can barely comprehend how it works. We just enjoy being able to use it whenever we want, for whatever we want. Most of the time, it runs pretty smoothly, so we don’t really give much thought to the mechanics…
I tested the most popular AI image generators to discover their greatest strengths and weaknesses. At Ahrefs, we have a team of extremely skilled (and very human) designers, but not everyone has that luxury. I wanted to know: are AI image generators useful for spinning up quick social media posts, creating blog post graphics, or…
During my flat-sharing days, I had a housemate that would follow me room to room, chattering away for hours—even when I hid in the bathroom for some peace, he’d monologue at me through the door. ChatGPT reminds me of him—nice enough, spits out some interesting facts, but boy can that AI go on. And, unfortunately,…
Last year, we ran Ahrefs Evolve: a sold-out, 2-day, 500-person conference at Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore. I interviewed Shermin Lim, our events marketer, to find out how we marketed the conference and sold out all our tickets. Here’s everything we did to promote the conference. You can use these same strategies (or be inspired…
Have you ever heard of domain flipping? It’s an unusual way to make some extra cash online. Basically, you buy a domain name for a low price and then sell it for a higher price to make a profit. Sound familiar? It’s kind of like buying and selling real estate (or Pokémon cards) but instead…
We’ve analyzed 2,500 startups to identify the fastest-growing companies in search over the last year. 2024 was an especially challenging year for startups. Investors exerted extra caution in the face of inflation and rising interest rates, leading to a 26% decline in funding compared to 2023. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Sectors like AI and…
Calculators are the unlikely tactic savvy website owners are using to drive hundreds of thousands (and sometimes millions) of clicks from Google to their websites. In this article, I’ll share some examples of calculators that caught my attention and show you how I found them. (And how you can make one, too.) Groww.in Domain Rating: 75…
It doesn’t matter whether you’re just starting out in SEO, or you’re decades-deep—these battle-tested content marketing templates will give you a headstart on your next project. I’ve been in marketing for coming up to ten years now (*internal scream at the passing of time*) and, while I like to think I have a bit of…
I rigorously tested the most popular AI search engines to discover their strengths and weaknesses. I ran this test for two reasons: As a human being, I want to use the best search engine around. I spend my life on the internet. I want to find information in the fastest, most effortless way possible. As…
We’re not exactly short on AI content creation tools as we head into 2025—in this list, you’ll see some ol’ faithfuls, and some that are hot-off-the-shelf. In any case, they are 15 of my top finds, complete with example workflows and use cases. Here they are, in no particular order: ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that…
Having a strong online presence is more important than ever. While social media platforms can give you a quick boost, blogging offers a more stable and in-depth approach to personal branding. So, how can you make use of blogging to build a personal brand? We will guide you through the steps that can help you…
