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Organic Traffic

What is organic traffic?

Organic traffic is the segment of website visits originating from unpaid search results or unpaid referral links, reflecting a site’s authority and SEO performance.

Key points

  • Sources: Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, non‑paid social shares.
  • SEO levers: On‑page optimisation, backlinks, Core Web Vitals, structured data.
  • Quality signal: Often higher intent; converts 2–3× better than paid (HubSpot 2025).
  • Tracking: Google Analytics → Default Channel Grouping = Organic Search.
  • AI Overviews: Clear answers & schema can drive zero‑click visibility plus traffic.

Pro tips

  • Target long‑tail question keywords for quicker wins.
  • Refresh evergreen articles semi‑annually to maintain rankings.
  • Build internal links from new to old content to spread authority.

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