Does Google Keyword Tool Suck? Or am I just missing something?

Letsurf · 10-10-2011, 07:06 PM

When using google keyword tool I've found that the information it provided on specific keywords is very broad. For example, google keyword tool shows that all these specific keywords have the exact same local searches (246,000/month).

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Am I missing something here?

I've used market samurai and it provides more exact numbers. Is MS the best for finding a more precise search volume or is there something else that works better?

Domsa · 10-10-2011, 07:12 PM

Market Samurai uses the same data GKT does, it just uses some additional one. Have you narrowed your search from Broad term to only Exact (a small menu on the left)?

Letsurf · 10-10-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Domsa

Market Samurai uses the same data GKT does, it just uses some additional one. Have you narrowed your search from Broad term to only Exact (a small menu on the left)?

Wow I feel like a total newb. I missed the Exact option in GKT completely. Thank you

Since MS uses additional data, have you found it to be more accurate or are the results close to GKT?

Duy Nguyen · 10-10-2011, 08:25 PM

Yeah, using "Exact" option is the way to go with Google Keyword Tool.

Exact match will show you how many searches a month that users typing in ONLY the EXACT keyword in the search box. For example, a broad result for Search engine optimization could be 500,000 a month. But when you choose Exact option, it might reduce to only 50,000.

I made the same mistake when I first started in SEO. The keyword I targeted has over 1,000 searches/month, but when I chose the Exact match, it reduced to only 120! What a learning experience!

Duy.

Letsurf · 10-10-2011, 08:38 PM

- Duy
Ya 1,000 to 120 is a total game changer =)

Targeted Traffic · 10-10-2011, 11:56 PM

my friend you have just experienced the No. 1 Common mistake on using Google Keyword Tool.

next is thinking that “Competition” refers to other websites targeting your keyword and neglecting to consider the implications of different Keywords.

Letsurf · 10-11-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Targeted Traffic

my friend you have just experienced the No. 1 Common mistake on using Google Keyword Tool.

next is thinking that “Competition” refers to other websites targeting your keyword and neglecting to consider the implications of different Keywords.

Ya now that I've seen it I don't know how I missed it

Are you talking about the implication of creating backlinks for different keywords for SEO purposes? or for getting more traffic by optimizing different keywords and pulling in customers who are searching for the other keywords?

10-10-2011, 07:06 PM	#1
Letsurf HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 223 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Does Google Keyword Tool Suck? Or am I just missing something? When using google keyword tool I've found that the information it provided on specific keywords is very broad. For example, google keyword tool shows that all these specific keywords have the exact same local searches (246,000/month). seo search engine optimization search rankings seo search seo optimization seo engine Am I missing something here? I've used market samurai and it provides more exact numbers. Is MS the best for finding a more precise search volume or is there something else that works better?

10-10-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
Domsa The Silent Watcher War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 102 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Does Google Keyword Tool Suck? Or am I just missing something? Market Samurai uses the same data GKT does, it just uses some additional one. Have you narrowed your search from Broad term to only Exact (a small menu on the left)?

10-10-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
Duy Nguyen Young Warchief Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vietnam Posts: 163 Thanks: 94 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Does Google Keyword Tool Suck? Or am I just missing something? Yeah, using "Exact" option is the way to go with Google Keyword Tool. Exact match will show you how many searches a month that users typing in ONLY the EXACT keyword in the search box. For example, a broad result for Search engine optimization could be 500,000 a month. But when you choose Exact option, it might reduce to only 50,000. I made the same mistake when I first started in SEO. The keyword I targeted has over 1,000 searches/month, but when I chose the Exact match, it reduced to only 120! What a learning experience! Duy.
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10-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
Letsurf HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 223 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Does Google Keyword Tool Suck? Or am I just missing something? - Duy Ya 1,000 to 120 is a total game changer =)

10-10-2011, 11:56 PM	#6
Targeted Traffic ACTIVE WARRIOR Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 788 Thanks: 33 Thanked 61 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Does Google Keyword Tool Suck? Or am I just missing something? my friend you have just experienced the No. 1 Common mistake on using Google Keyword Tool. next is thinking that “Competition” refers to other websites targeting your keyword and neglecting to consider the implications of different Keywords.
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