The SEO Booster feature in the Semrush Content Toolkit gives your content a stronger search engine advantage when you’re using the AI Article Generator.
It uses real-time SERP data and advanced search intent analysis to enhance your articles with fresh SEO insights.
It saves you time on manual research and helps ensure your structure, keywords, and content direction align with what’s already performing well in search.
The best part? It only takes one click to activate.
When you enable the SEO Booster, you tap into advanced SEO analysis so you can:
- Analyze what top-ranking pages are doing right
- Identify and adjust to the search intent for your topic
- Further increase your chances of ranking
This guide walks you through how to enable SEO Booster and use it effectively in the Toolkit.
1. Launch the Content Toolkit
From your Semrush dashboard, click Content Toolkit.
Add your target topic to start creating your article.
Then, select Generate Article to move to the setup screen.
2. Start a New Article
Enter or modify the basic article setup details. This includes your audience location, content title, word count, and so on.
3. Enable the SEO Booster Option
Before generating the article, look for the checkbox labeled SEO booster, with its purple lightning bolt icon. You’ll also see the number of SEO boosts you have left.
Tick this box to activate the feature.
Then, click Generate Article to move forward.
4. Let the Booster Generate Your SEO-Enhanced Article
The SEO Booster will scan real-time SERPs for your target keyword, pull in fresh competitor data, and adjust the article’s structure based on current search intent and what’s already ranking.
This way, your article will be tailored to rank better according to what’s working in real time.
5. Review, Edit, and Publish
Once the draft is generated, review it in the built-in editor.
You can refine the structure or tone manually, add expert inputs, and improve readability using the editor or AI chat.
When you're done editing, export your article to Google Docs, publish directly to WordPress, or share a read-only link.
Pricing and Article Limits
Your plan includes five SEO-boosted articles per month by default, along with full access to all the features of ContentShake AI.
You can also unlock 10 additional SEO Boosts for $30/month.
Next Steps
- Use the SEO Booster for high-priority topics that are likely to drive traffic and conversions
- Compare the performance of SEO-boosted articles to regular articles using Google Search Console or whatever analytics tool you prefer
- For best results, combine SEO Booster with the Content Optimizer to fine-tune your drafts before publishing