Best ways to check a keyword?

MDalton10 · 07-30-2009, 08:10 AM

What is the best way to get all the information you could possibly want on a keyword/phrase

timer · 07-30-2009, 08:18 AM

There a few ways but using the google adwords keyword tool is a great place to start. It gives you the basics and then you can check competition in google itself. Free and for nothing. It's a great starting point before buying solutions which do seem to be based around it anyway.

There are other free tools but google a simple place to start.

Aimee_91 · 07-30-2009, 08:20 AM

yes, I agree with Timer, google adwords keyword tool has been a great help to me and has given me lots of info about the gravity of keywords and popularity or competition.
Mel

MDalton10 · 07-30-2009, 09:14 AM

Thats what I have been using. Just seeing if there was anything better

Marty Foley · 07-30-2009, 09:19 AM

IMHO, to get the most *valuable* information about a keyword, use analytics to determine how well it works at motivating visitors to take the desired action(s) you want on your website.

Most decide which keywords to optimize for based on search volume. But it doesn't matter how many searches a keyword term gets, if it doesn't effectively bring the end result you want.

It's more a matter of finding which keywords are responsive, and have decent search volume at the same time.

Marty Foley

jgalty · 07-30-2009, 09:21 AM

The tool provided by google is the best as it will give you real data about there keyword search.

Geopentagon · 07-30-2009, 09:33 AM

You can use wordtracker and google adwords keyword tool to check keyword popularity.

Arted4Life · 07-30-2009, 09:44 AM

I use Gtrends and Googles keyword tool. Don't be afraid to try whatever you want though. Most of them show the same information in different ways. Its all about which one do you prefer.

mystarter · 07-30-2009, 09:53 AM

I'm always using Google Tool and Wordtracker for keyword research.

Not forget to mentioned, use KEI as a measurement to compare the 'profitability' of keywords.

Never depend either on number of searches or competitions as standalone figure. Use KEI, instead.

that's my practice.

Cheers..

Chase H · 07-30-2009, 10:23 AM

I always use the Google Tool seems efficient with detailed information.

Preben Frenning · 07-30-2009, 11:20 AM

Are you thinking competition wise as well? Or just the keywords themselves? At least I would recommend searching google for "firefox seo plugin" or something. I'm pretty sure you can get some keyword plugins as well.

Then, like others have said, use the google keyword tool, and use the "allintitle:keyword" command in google to see how competitive it is.

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