google search numbers vs hits

2ndAccount · 07-10-2009, 08:56 AM

OK so this baffles me.

There is a product related keyword that Goggle's external Keyword Tool indicates gets 3,600 searches per month.

I have a page that ranks number one in Google for the term yet that page has only had 46 hits according to google analytics in the last month.

My page titles are relevant and enticing for anyone searching for that term/product.

Anyone got any ideas why i seem to be missing the traffic?

Webtigerz · 07-10-2009, 08:59 AM

Maybe your keyword density is not as good as it could be?

2ndAccount · 07-10-2009, 09:29 AM

but I am ranking number one?

AlexTampa · 07-10-2009, 09:38 AM

the keyword tool is not correct. You also have to factor in 25% or more is competitors tracking themselves

dburk · 07-10-2009, 01:27 PM

Hi 2ndAccount,

If you are new to using the Adwords Keyword Tool you need to be sure that you are selecting exact match and selected the correct language and location setting to get the numbers you are seeking.

Once you have the correct monthly search number you need to consider that only a small percentage will chose your listing over the many choices that will be present on the SERP. You might try A/B Split testing different page titles and descriptions to learn which will generate the highest CTR.

Reaching the Top ranking is only half the battle, getting searchers to click your listing is the half.

Superior · 07-10-2009, 02:00 PM

I am agree with dburk,
You have to check that you have selected correct location.
May be in your selected country is different than your 1st position location in Google.

Easy Cash · 07-11-2009, 02:23 AM

The Google keyword tool is not accurate for SEO.

Those numbers are meant for people doing research into PPC traffic. The numbers shown have very little to do with what people actually search on using Google.com.

Research about this more online and you will see that the Google keyword tool is not what you think it is.

bay37 · 07-11-2009, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndAccount

but I am ranking number one?

3600 searches/month for exact match? Just wondering...

Gene O · 07-11-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bay37

3600 searches/month for exact match? Just wondering...

You beat me to it.

Is it for exact or broad. There is usually a huge difference. I was researching a word and it had 2,900 broad. But only 120 for exact.

bigcat1967 · 07-11-2009, 02:05 PM

A different view here. Your meta description (no - it doesn't help with the SEO) - but is it written to entice people to click on your site? I know that when I'm looking for something, I may pass the first and second ranking listings because the description on the listing wasn't quite what I was looking for.

07-10-2009, 08:56 AM	#1
2ndAccount Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 4 Posts	google search numbers vs hits OK so this baffles me. There is a product related keyword that Goggle's external Keyword Tool indicates gets 3,600 searches per month. I have a page that ranks number one in Google for the term yet that page has only had 46 hits according to google analytics in the last month. My page titles are relevant and enticing for anyone searching for that term/product. Anyone got any ideas why i seem to be missing the traffic?

07-10-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
Webtigerz Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: google search numbers vs hits Maybe your keyword density is not as good as it could be?

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2ndAccount Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: google search numbers vs hits but I am ranking number one?

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AlexTampa Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: google search numbers vs hits the keyword tool is not correct. You also have to factor in 25% or more is competitors tracking themselves

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dburk Senior Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 4,473 Thanks: 135 Thanked 640 Times in 552 Posts Contact Info	Re: google search numbers vs hits Hi 2ndAccount, If you are new to using the Adwords Keyword Tool you need to be sure that you are selecting exact match and selected the correct language and location setting to get the numbers you are seeking. Once you have the correct monthly search number you need to consider that only a small percentage will chose your listing over the many choices that will be present on the SERP. You might try A/B Split testing different page titles and descriptions to learn which will generate the highest CTR. Reaching the Top ranking is only half the battle, getting searchers to click your listing is the half.
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Superior Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: google search numbers vs hits I am agree with dburk, You have to check that you have selected correct location. May be in your selected country is different than your 1st position location in Google.

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Easy Cash Gerry Walter War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,174 Blog Entries: 121 Thanks: 104 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Social Networking	Re: google search numbers vs hits The Google keyword tool is not accurate for SEO. Those numbers are meant for people doing research into PPC traffic. The numbers shown have very little to do with what people actually search on using Google.com. Research about this more online and you will see that the Google keyword tool is not what you think it is.
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bigcat1967 Senior Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	Re: google search numbers vs hits A different view here. Your meta description (no - it doesn't help with the SEO) - but is it written to entice people to click on your site? I know that when I'm looking for something, I may pass the first and second ranking listings because the description on the listing wasn't quite what I was looking for.
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