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Leigh McKenzie

Leigh McKenzie

SEO Strategy & Growth Leader

Expertise

  • SEO Strategy
  • AI Search
  • Content Marketing
  • Organic Growth
  • Technical SEO
  • UX & CRO

I lead the Online Visibility team at Semrush, where we help brands grow their presence across search, social, and AI systems. My focus is on the next evolution of SEO — AI Search — and how companies can build measurable visibility everywhere their audience looks.

At Backlinko, a Semrush brand, I head growth for one of the most trusted names in digital marketing education. Our goal is simple: create clear, practical, data-backed resources that help marketers rank higher, drive more traffic, and grow their business.

Across Semrush my work centers on search everywhere optimization — building visibility not just on Google, but across every platform and AI surface that shapes how people discover, evaluate, and choose.

Before joining Semrush, I consulted for 7- and 8-figure companies on SEO and content strategy, and built my own e-commerce brand, UnderFit, to $20K per month in organic revenue — hands-on experience that still shapes how I think, test, and teach today.

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5 SEO Conferences Worth Attending in Q4 2025

Attending SEO conferences is one of the most impactful ways to elevate your SEO. You get to: Rub shoulders with marketing rockstars Soak in the latest SEO trends Leave with ideas (or validation) that could change your career trajectory And with Google shaking things up left and right, these gatherings are your ticket to staying ahead of the curve. We’ve handpicked seven can’t-miss SEO conferences offering unique opportunities for learning and growth.
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Top 100 Most Visited Websites in the World

Over 1.9 billion websites make up the internet. However, a select few dominate online traffic. According to the latest data from Semrush’s Traffic Analytics tool, the 100 most visited sites range from search engines and social media to e-commerce and news. The table below ranks the web’s top destinations by monthly visits. It offers a fascinating look at where people spend their time online. Use it to guide your digital marketing, stay informed, or simply satisfy your curiosity.