What do you use for keyword research?

by orvn

Posted: 13 years ago 24 replies

Hey guys, I'm just wondering what's out there that's new and effective for keyword research?

Here's my current approach:

I typically do not use the Adwords tool directly alone as it is clearly a liar at times.

Market Samurai is nice but I get by just fine with the free version of Traffic Travis (even though MS has been known to be more precise).

I use Keyword Snatcher to fetch data from Google Suggest and get some really interesting results on longtail words.

I also use Keyword Kraken to gather data from relational compete.com keywords and weigh out popularity (not to mention gather some unexpected relevant words).

In addition, I of course check out the total number of competing sites for the exact match keyword and cherry pick words with weaker competition vs. high volume.

I haven't modified the strategy I use in a while and was wondering if you folks perhaps have some new tools that it would be fruitful to take advantage of.

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veryshant12 13 years ago

Yeah its true that Keyword research tools are some what liars.For same keyword they show different statistics.But what should be the solution.We can't ignore them thoroughly.I like your strategy.Thanks for sharing.
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- careerguidance143 13 years ago
  
  I use word tracker to search for a keyword.
  
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Tad 100 13 years ago

Wordtracker and I found semrush very good.
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- seoquake 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by tadaszem
  
  Wordtracker and I found semrush very good.
  
  It's kind to hear, that in answers are not only Google Keyword Tool. And now you can compare results, and make your own summary, can't you.
  
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tcindia123 13 years ago

I use google adwords keyword tool.
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newsindia 13 years ago

Hi,

Used keyword tools for target right keywords for website.
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Vlad Bacioiu 13 years ago

google adwords keyword tool. I like it because is very easy to use
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alina albert 13 years ago

I used Google adword keyword tool and i think it is best than other tools.
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Tim Wallace 13 years ago

Wordtracker and Google adword keyword tool are what I used for keywords research.
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John Williamson 13 years ago

New, effective, and the best: Keyword Sniper Pro 2.0
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- Steven Dybka 13 years ago
  
  I use Micro Niche Finder for my keyword research,it's the best tool out there in my opinion.
  
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Groovystar 13 years ago

I find a good keyword with google adwords, then key it in and look at the backlinks of the sites on the first page, and second one too if the keyword is competitive.

Not anything more than that really...I don't do anything fancy. I'm not a total SEO devotee like some here, though.
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infogle 13 years ago

I personally rely on google when i am doing keyword search
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- laurie390 13 years ago
  
  I use both the free version of Wordtracker and the Google keyword tool. Yes, many times they give very different results, but I try to make sure they both are at least showing the keyword is searched for.
  
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  Dana Goetz 13 years ago
  
  Market Samuri works well for me however, it appears you already use that. Are you not happy with it? It seems to have everything needed to get the job done.
  
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jhnbrwn 13 years ago

According to latest versions of keyword research tools, i found Keyword Elite the best tool so far, a complete package you state, secondly, Market Samurai is in list as well, you can opt for this even too if felt not comfortable with Elite.

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ethandavis 13 years ago

I use Google Adword Keyword Tool for the keyword research purpose.
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seoquake 13 years ago

Originally Posted by abbysmith

google adwords keyword tool and word tracker both are the best tools for keyword researching

And what is better?
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- John Williamson 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by abbysmith
  
  google adwords keyword tool and word tracker both are the best tools for keyword researching
  
  In terms of keyword suggestions, the GAKT is actually about the worst.
  
  Originally Posted by seoquake
  
  And what is better?
  
  Keyword Sniper Pro 2.0 - find the profitable, valuable keywords that the GAKT hides from you.
  
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brenda ashford 13 years ago

Hi i believe google gives the best results but you have to push it harder.used th adword method then try out the keyword tool and restrict it globle or a particular country.
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Quasha 13 years ago

Nothing to do but use goggle keyword tool coz though it has problem but it is most reliable and easy to use.
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clickbanktemplate 13 years ago

wordtracker , google external keyword tool and market samuari are the best for keyword research , i use all the three to get an idea for the keyword.
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marketgoal 13 years ago

I am using google keyword tool.
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Moneyerr 13 years ago

To be completely honest with you, I don't use one type of tool in fact, I utilize both paid and free tools or rather I use paid tools and then check them with my free methods. For my free methods, I basically use shopping sites' site maps like shopping.com to find "hot keywords". Then, I do an in depth competitive analysis using search engines. Next, I search for keywords (using only .com, .net or .org). Afterwards, I use Google adwords keyword research tool and then look for long tailed keywords. Then, I dig a little deeper to make sure that the keywords meet my precise specification and lastly I build my sites. I've been using this method for awhile now and it works very well.
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