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search engine optimization

British

noun

computing the process of adjusting the content, structure, etc, of a website so that it will be displayed prominently by a search engine

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The company sees the role evolving from technical positions like search engine optimization managers and marketing operations directors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2026

The market for traditional search engine optimization was $20 billion to $25 billion, but the potential for AI-driven commerce is much larger, said Amay Aggarwal, a co-founder of Anglera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026

Semrush, which went public in 2021, specializes in search engine optimization.

From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025

For one thing, various churches, faith organizations and Christian influencers appear to have invested in search engine optimization around the term "deconstruction."

From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2024

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