--- title: What is a SERP, and why is it important? — Common Core Marketing description: If you own a business or are responsible for marketing one, it's essential to understand what a SERP is and how it can impact your business. A SERP, or search engine results page, is the page that appears after someone enters a query into a search engine. 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If you own a business or are responsible for marketing one, it's essential to understand what a SERP is and how it can impact your business. A SERP, or search engine results page, is the page that appears after someone enters a query into a search engine. It's important because it's how people find websites after they've searched for something on the internet. There are two types of SERPs: organic and paid. An organic SERP is the list of results that appear after someone enters a query into a search engine without paying for ads. A paid SERP is the list of results that appear after someone enters a query into a search engine and pays for ads. [The majority of clicks go to organic results, which is why SEO (search engine optimization) is so important](https://blog.commoncoremarketing.com/en/hubspot-seo-integration-elevating-your-online-visibility). SEO is the process of optimizing your website to rank higher in organic search results. [There are many factors that contribute to where your website falls on a SERP,](https://blog.commoncoremarketing.com/en/mastering-content-optimization-for-seo-on-hubspot) but some of the most important ones include keywords, backlinks, and content. ### Why Your Website's Rank on a SERP Matters Your website's rank on a SERP matters because it impacts how much traffic your website gets. The higher your website ranks in organic search results, the more likely people are to click on it. The more people who click on your website, the more traffic you get. More traffic often leads to more sales and more customers. In addition to impacting sales, your website's rank on a SERP can also impact your brand image and reputation. If you're consistently appearing high up on SERPs, people will begin to see you as an authoritative source in your industry. They'll trust you more, and they'll be more likely to do business with you. SERPs are important because they're how people find websites after they've searched for something on the internet. Your website's rank on a SERP matters because it impacts how much traffic your website gets, which can lead to more sales and customers. In addition, a high ranking can improve your brand image and reputation. 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