SEO basics

Benchmark

Also known as: benchmarking · reference point

Comparing results or workflows with a chosen reference, such as an earlier period or competitors.

A practical example

A brand compares visibility with three businesses using the same questions.

What should I know?

Compared data must have a consistent scope and measurement method.

SEO basics in practice

First define the customer's need and the page's purpose. Then check whether the website is accessible, understandable, and useful. Assess results within a defined scope rather than treating one ranking as a picture of the whole business.

Related Semly features

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Related terms

Search competitorsPages and brands competing for attention around the same questions, even with different business models.BaselineA record of results before changes, used as a reference for later assessment.Share of VoiceA brand's share of a defined set of mentions or exposures relative to other analyzed brands.

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