Google's New Keyword Planner

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As most of you know, Google's Keyword Planner is live and replacing the old Keyword Tool. I'm going to make this sticky, so that hopefully the daily keyword tool threads will stop popping up. Let's try to keep all conversations about the new tool in this thread.

Also, I would ask that you read this. This is from Google announcing that the Keyword Planner has replaced the Keyword Tool. It answers a lot of the questions people have been having about the Keyword Planner, especially about the search volume numbers you are seeing.

https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/3141229

Keyword Planner has replaced Keyword Tool

With Keyword Planner, we've combined the functionality of Keyword Tool and Traffic Estimator to make it easier to plan search campaigns. That's why Keyword Tool is no longer available. You can use Keyword Planner to find new keyword and ad group ideas, get performance estimates for them to find the bid and budget that are right for you, and then add them to your campaigns. We've also added several new features with Keyword Planner.

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The external Keyword Tool is also no longer available. If you want to get keyword ideas using Keyword Planner, make sure to sign in to your AdWords account.
As you start to use Keyword Planner, you'll likely notice some differences between Keyword Planner and Keyword Tool. Read on to learn more about what has changed.

No match type data for search volume

With Keyword Tool, we showed you broad match statistics by default with the ability to get data for other match types, like phrase and exact match. But with Keyword Planner, you'll get historical statistics only for exact match. To decide what match type to use, add the keyword idea to your plan and review the traffic estimates for each match type. This change will help you get an accurate estimate of how much traffic you can expect to get with different match types. There's quite a bit of overlap between broad and phrase match keywords, and the search volume statistic in Keyword Tool didn't take that overlap into account. Traffic estimates like click and cost do take this overlap into account, so checking those can help you decide which match type to use.

For example, let's say your keyword is dark chocolate. If you want to check that keyword's average monthly searches, we'll show you the same stats whether you use a broad, phrase, or exact match type with dark chocolate. Traffic estimates like clicks and cost, on the other hand, do take into account keyword match types. For example, if you get estimates for a list of broad match keywords, we'll take into account any overlap between those keywords.

No device targeting

Keyword Planner doesn't let you specifically target mobile devices, like tablets and mobile phones. By default, it targets all devices, which is in line with recent changes made to AdWords campaigns. We're working on a feature that'll allow you to get traffic estimates by device type and set bid adjustments for mobile devices.

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In general, you'll notice that the average search volume data is higher in Keyword Planner as compared to the exact match search volume data you got with Keyword Tool. That's because we'll show you the average number of searches for a keyword idea on all devices (desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and mobile phones). With Keyword Tool, we showed you average search volume for desktop and laptop computers by default.
Other changes in the data columns

In Keyword Planner, you'll notice several different data columns than those that you were used to seeing in Keyword Tool. Here are the differences:

Local monthly searches and global monthly searches: These two columns have been replaced by the "Average monthly searches" column, simplifying the search volume data you can get. The average monthly search volume is specific to your targeting settings, and you can get data for an entire country or individual cities and regions within a country. Note that you can still get global monthly search data by targeting all locations.
Ad share: This column is being replaced with a new column called ad impression share to help you look for potential impressions.
Google Search Network: This column has been replaced by the network option within the targeting settings. To get data for the entire Search Network, select the "Google and search partners" targeting option.
Search share: This column has been retired.
Approx. CPC (Search): This column has been replaced by the "Avg. CPC" column. You'll get more accurate data in the average cost-per-click column than you did in the approximate cost-per-click column.
Local search trends: This column doesn't appear in the Keyword Planner interface. However, you can still get search volume trends by hovering over the icon in the "Avg. monthly searches" column. You can also see these trends segmented by month when you download your historical statistics from Keyword Planner.
Extracted from webpage: This column has been removed from the Keyword Planner interface. However, you can still get the webpage the keyword idea came from when you download your historical statistics from Keyword Planner. Note that you'll only get this data when you search for keyword and ad group ideas based on a URL, like a webpage on your website.
Next steps
Learn how to use Keyword Planner.
Get more details about the historical statistics and performance estimates you can get with Keyword Planner.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyKattz
    I've been taking a looksee at it, it seems really confusing.
    When I search "marketing" none of the searches bring up more than a few hundred search results in a month's time and I think I might have been searching on broad even.

    I have been watching videos on how to use Google Keyword Planner and I'm sort of getting it sort of. It's like I can get lists of keywords but it's very sloppy and I only get vague guesses as to how much people are searching for these words.

    Anyone have a favorite tutorial or know of some great alternatives to Google keyword planner?

    I found something called word stream, which looks really good but you have to pay a lot for it, like $300 a month minimum. At that annual pricing you would be better spending it on odesk to hire a programmer to create a clone of keyword tool and charge less than 10% of what they are charging or even make a small fortune on advertising for advertisers that want to promote on your own keyword tool.

    I'm kind of ranting but here are some questions for warriors as well as some suggestions for someone who might like to be the first person to capitalize off of this.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by MoneyKattz View Post

      I've been taking a looksee at it, it seems really confusing.
      When I search "marketing" none of the searches bring up more than a few hundred search results in a month's time and I think I might have been searching on broad even.

      I have been watching videos on how to use Google Keyword Planner and I'm sort of getting it sort of. It's like I can get lists of keywords but it's very sloppy and I only get vague guesses as to how much people are searching for these words.

      Anyone have a favorite tutorial or know of some great alternatives to Google keyword planner?

      I found something called word stream, which looks really good but you have to pay a lot for it, like $300 a month minimum. At that annual pricing you would be better spending it on odesk to hire a programmer to create a clone of keyword tool and charge less than 10% of what they are charging or even make a small fortune on advertising for advertisers that want to promote on your own keyword tool.

      I'm kind of ranting but here are some questions for warriors as well as some suggestions for someone who might like to be the first person to capitalize off of this.
      You should check the targeting you are looking at. I would bet you have it set to a really limited region. I checked "marketing" and in the United States it gets 60,500 searches. Worldwide, it gets 550,000 searches.

      Also, in the new tool, it ONLY shows exact searches. There is no broad or phrase data anymore. They were useless metrics anyhow. It will change the CPC numbers if you switch to phrase and broad, but not search volume.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fleki
    I apologize if this has been asked before. I'm unable to see the "exact" search number in Google keyword planner.

    I called Google and they told me you couldn't see it at the moment. I called them twice.

    I'm not interested in the approximate number of clicks based on my highest bid (they kept telling me to use that feature) since I am working on an SEO campaign, not PPC.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by Fleki View Post

      I apologize if this has been asked before. I'm unable to see the "exact" search number in Google keyword planner.

      I called Google and they told me you couldn't see it at the moment. I called them twice.

      I'm not interested in the approximate number of clicks based on my highest bid (they kept telling me to use that feature) since I am working on an SEO campaign, not PPC.
      The new tool ONLY shows the exact search numbers, so that is what you are seeing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Slazengeer
      Originally Posted by Fleki View Post

      I apologize if this has been asked before. I'm unable to see the "exact" search number in Google keyword planner.

      I called Google and they told me you couldn't see it at the moment. I called them twice.

      I'm not interested in the approximate number of clicks based on my highest bid (they kept telling me to use that feature) since I am working on an SEO campaign, not PPC.
      It's over here, but as Mike F has already said: google keyword planner is only showing exact search terms.

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  • Profile picture of the author m2bsolutions
    Thanks for narrating this new tool from Google, I like its new interface also the searching becomes more easy and better.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Skoczynski
    Hi guys,
    so my problem is that I don't see any difference beetwen broad, extact and phrase match.I looks like It just doesn't reload the page or something...
    I checked on different browsers and It always shows broad match... Any ideas why?
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by Mike Skoczynski View Post

      Hi guys,
      so my problem is that I don't see any difference beetwen broad, extact and phrase match.I looks like It just doesn't reload the page or something...
      I checked on different browsers and It always shows broad match... Any ideas why?
      There is no problem. The new tool only shows exact match search volumes. No more broad and phrase match which were useless anyhow.
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    • Profile picture of the author dgiles63
      Originally Posted by Mike Skoczynski View Post

      Hi guys,
      so my problem is that I don't see any difference beetwen broad, extact and phrase match.I looks like It just doesn't reload the page or something...
      I checked on different browsers and It always shows broad match... Any ideas why?
      Keyword planner's system is very different from the keyword tool. The planner pulls the data with the default of exact match. That is what you see in the keyword ideas view.

      When you go to save the data, it saves by default as broad for when you download the keywords.

      When you change the type, by clicking on the pencil, you only change the type for the saved keywords that you add to your "plan". And then only when you download the keywords.

      See the attached pop up jpg.

      So the view won't change when you toggle from one to the other, only the statistics of the keywords in you plan when you download them.

      Not very user friendly nor very useful, but once you understand it, you can get more out of it.
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    • Profile picture of the author fortony
      The add group ideas is kind of neat, although my first reaction is like the old interface better. Maybe I just need time to get used to it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Skoczynski
    That's exactly what I needed. Thank you so much guys.
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    • Profile picture of the author nik0
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      Normally there was a tick box under the search input field to get results close related to the phrase we type in, so when I type:

      - best hair dryer

      I would get a list like:

      - best hair dryer for thick hair
      - best professional hair dryer
      - etc

      Now I get a list of poor related keywords, is there a way around it?
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  • Profile picture of the author troy23
    Unsure if I am using it correctly, but I set it to United States or worldwide and then typed in 'weight loss' and only saw 4 results returned.
    The previous tool would have brought back hundreds of keywords.
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    • Just tryed same search troy and has come back with 801 so don't know what you have done to get that result ?? I can see united states but not able to do worldwide? i take it your in keyword planner then search for keyword and ad group ideas..
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    • Profile picture of the author troy23
      Hi

      You are right - I just tested using the Chrome browser and I get the same results as you.
      When I use Firefox however it only goes as far as weight loss pill.
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  • Profile picture of the author Cloutsoft
    I recently used keyword planner, it's not quite difficult. Use keyword ideas instead of Ads group to feel that you are working on Keyword tool. It was a wonderful experince.
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  • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
    So, the new Google Keyword Planner is a bit 'different' than the old Google Keyword tool and it sure does take some getting used to.

    The first, and so far only (knock on wood) problem I had was figuring out how to export a list of 'chosen' keywords and their search volume, to a spreadsheet.

    It took me two days to figure it out, and once I did, I saw a whole bunch of posts on my social media accounts about other people struggling with the exact same problem.

    So I made a video showing what I figured out... this might be a 'long way around,' but so far, it's the only path I've found (if anyone has a shortcut though, I would LOVE to hear it)... hopefully this might help.


    Dani

    P.S. Not sure what I did wrong here. I thought all I had to do was post the link and the video would automatically be embedded in the post. Anyone?
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    • Profile picture of the author BruceFarthing1
      Hi Dani - that's a lot of work Google is making us do now - thank you for sharing your investigation and results. At least it's still possible to get the data - very helpful to know.

      Regards,
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      • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
        No problem, Bruce. I figured some other people might be as frustrated as I was.
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    • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
      The video just posted fine for me! Do you want to know the secret?


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      • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
        Yes, please.
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    • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
      It's not really a secret, I was just being comical.

      Just remove the "s" from https and you're good to go.
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      • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
        Ohhh! LOL. Ok. Thanks!
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        • Profile picture of the author cash365
          Thank you, dear Danielle, I hope someone figures out a shortcut for this method!
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    • Profile picture of the author Bill Hugall
      Thanks Danielle!! This is much needed As always helping out.
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    • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
      My pleasure, cash365 and Bill. I'm still digging around in it too. Will let you know if I find anything else 'hidden' in there.

      I know that at 7 minutes, it seems kind of a long process, but I think once you get the hang of it, it will go faster, and I'll say this, it is more thorough than the old Keyword tool and makes it a lot easier to drill down into the niche too.
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      • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
        Originally Posted by DanielleS View Post


        I know that at 7 minutes, it seems kind of a long process, but I think once you get the hang of it, it will go faster, and I'll say this, it is more thorough than the old Keyword tool and makes it a lot easier to drill down into the niche too.
        Originally Posted by DanielleS View Post

        (if anyone has a shortcut though, I would LOVE to hear it)... hopefully this might help.



        Danielle,
        You can do this much faster and you can download from the Keyword ideas tab.

        Some may not be aware of where to choose your match type so I'll start there.




        After you have typed in your seed keyword and have chosen your match type, you can go through the list and choose related keywords that you're interested in by following the example in the screenshot below.





        Now you will want to download your keywords to an excel spreadsheet and a lot of people miss this function because Google's send feedback tab gets in the way.






        After you have clicked on that arrow, you will see a window that gives a few options and you will want to click on Excel CSV file format as shown below.







        Hope this helps.

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    • Profile picture of the author danlew
      You really helped a lot of Warriors about Google Keyword Planner. Some of you may be satisfied about this new keyword tool, while others are still frustrated. At least, you have contributed something which can benefit you and the others. Cheers!
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      • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
        Thanks Dan.

        Joseph, yes, you can do that, but then you get ALL the keywords in that ad group, not just the individual ones you want to select.

        I wanted to weed through from the tool, then download only the keywords I wanted.
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        • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
          Originally Posted by DanielleS View Post

          Thanks Dan.

          Joseph, yes, you can do that, but then you get ALL the keywords in that ad group, not just the individual ones you want to select.

          I wanted to weed through from the tool, then download only the keywords I wanted.
          That's exactly what the screenshots are about, try it and you'll see that it allows you to download only the keywords that you have chosen.






          As you can see, I can download the 10 keywords that I have chosen.
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          • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
            ok, thanks Joseph. I'll try tomorrow. And will you be able to select keywords from multiple ad groups to add to that list?
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            • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
              Originally Posted by DanielleS View Post

              ok, thanks Joseph. I'll try tomorrow. And will you be able to select keywords from multiple ad groups to add to that list?
              If you scroll all the way to the right you'll see a + symbol just to the left of the download arrow, click on the the symbol and a box will appear where you can add a new group and name it, you can then download multiple ad groups.
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              • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
                Originally Posted by joseph7384 View Post

                If you scroll all the way to the right you'll see a + symbol just to the left of the download arrow, click on the the symbol and a box will appear where you can add a new group and name it, you can then download multiple ad groups.
                Hey Joseph,
                I've been so busy the past couple of days I haven't had a chance to go play with it yet. So I can click that symbol and choose MY 'selected' keywords, from multiple ad groups, and download only those I 'select' from all of the ad groups and download them all?

                Dani

                [Edit] Just tried it, and it's forcing me to download every keyword in the whole ad group, not only the keywords I want to 'select.'
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                • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
                  Originally Posted by DanielleS View Post


                  [Edit] Just tried it, and it's forcing me to download every keyword in the whole ad group, not only the keywords I want to 'select.'


                  Are you using the "keyword ideas tab" or the "ad group ideas tab"?
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                  • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
                    They "Keyword Ideas" tab.
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    • Profile picture of the author johnmags
      Hi Joseph,

      Thanks a lot for pointing out the exact match button. I thought the exact match is totally eliminated in the keyword planner.

      Cheers
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    • Profile picture of the author John Bag
      Hello guys i think keyword tool was good but...if you are using keyword tool for last day when google replace it with keyword planner, you will see lots of changes in results.

      Keyword planner is much more friendlier than key tool. And it is freshly updated with user query. Thats why i will give keyword planner A+ rating.
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  • Profile picture of the author awledd
    Where is the related keywords button? I want to see only relates keywords!
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  • Profile picture of the author Treeofl1
    I don't know why so many people are complaining about it. Sure it's different, but you can still do what you need it to do with some tinkering. Isn't that what IM is all about?
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  • Profile picture of the author emilianemilian
    Neatly done by Google. Gives you the stats that actually matter to you - exact stats.

    Another way of looking at this baby (amazing opprtunities!):
    -try not inserting any keywords and put your LP URL there. (if u don't have one yourself put the product URL or the URL of a good competitor or relevant website you identified).
    - gives you exact relevant keyword groups based on the content of your page
    - once you went over them and sorted the relevant ones for u, pure brilliance remanis
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  • Profile picture of the author emelef
    thanks for the posts. I agree, it just takes a bit of tinkering like anything else. More annoying than a problem and the old ones not coming back so guess we all just suck it up and get on with it. Great getting some more tips about the planner though!
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  • Profile picture of the author skyisblue
    with the new keyword planner...when i enter a keyword i dont get suggestion of more specific keyword phrases containing that keyword...i just get suggestions with synonimous etc but doesent give me suggestions with the same keyword...that was not happening with the older adwords keyword tool...are you having the same problem?
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    • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
      You need to use the "include/exclude" filter.
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  • Profile picture of the author harmindersinghbal
    i could not like the user interface of keyword planner tool. earlier it was fine and easy to use. !
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  • Profile picture of the author thesuggest
    hi warriors,

    I found google keyword planner get different search numbers than other keyword search engines, such as wordtracker Keyword Research Tools from Wordtracker, which one is more accurate? Or better suggestions?
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    • Profile picture of the author yukon
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      Originally Posted by thesuggest View Post

      hi warriors,

      I found google keyword planner get different search numbers than other keyword search engines, such as wordtracker Keyword Research Tools from Wordtracker, which one is more accurate? Or better suggestions?
      Most 3rd party keyword software that has anything to do with Google SERPs is pulling their keyword data from the Google Adwords API. So 3rd party software is most likely the same data or possibly even outdated Google data.
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    • Profile picture of the author Moneymaker2012
      Most 3rd party keyword software that has anything to do with Google SERPs is pulling their keyword data from the Google Adwords API. So 3rd party software is most likely the same data or possibly even outdated Google data.
      let's say then, we must give preference to google's own products.
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    • Profile picture of the author TheAdsenseGuy
      I compared exact searches i did prior to the new Planner to the current new keyword planner. The numbers are now higher for almost all keywords. So if you want exact match you'll have to estimate.

      After running a keyword in planner i would say the exact match is about 20%-30% less.
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
        Originally Posted by TheAdsenseGuy View Post

        I compared exact searches i did prior to the new Planner to the current new keyword planner. The numbers are now higher for almost all keywords. So if you want exact match you'll have to estimate.

        After running a keyword in planner i would say the exact match is about 20%-30% less.

        The Keyword Planner does not separate the searches out by device type like the old Keyword Tool did. That is why you are seeing higher numbers. Mobile searches, tablet searches, etc. are all together.

        Sounds like a future update will give users the option to select the device type though.
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        • Profile picture of the author WilliamThomas
          Google keyword planners is showing monthly searches for exact match by default.
          it was pretty much a merge of the Keyword Tool and the Traffic Estimator and simply combined the two within a new interface.

          Google Data center is still updating search volumes.

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        • Profile picture of the author vencedor08
          Google planner is a good keyword tool and it takes some time to learn how to use it in the right way but I still miss the old keyword tool..
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  • Profile picture of the author irfan15
    The new keyword planner is comparatively better then ad-words.. but i found it very tough inn the beginning.
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  • Profile picture of the author Julius Perando II
    "No match type data for search volume" - it has a feature of this but I think its not workingas it shows the same results.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by Julius Perando II View Post

      "No match type data for search volume" - it has a feature of this but I think its not workingas it shows the same results.
      Read the first post in this thread. The new tool will adjust CPC and expected clicks based on the match data you choose. However, it ONLY shows exact match search volume no matter what you select.

      Broad and phrase match search volumes were useless anyhow, so it is a good thing. People new to the tool would always get confused by the search volume, and didn't know they had to choose exact match.
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  • Profile picture of the author timpears
    Am I just more blind than I was a week ago? I went to the eye doctor last week ad he told me my vision has not changed enough to warrant spending money on new glasses. But I have insurance, so it only costs me $10 for a new set of glasses. but I cant find the setting button to change from broad to exact any more. Did they take it away, or am I just missing it?

    I just can't figure Google out, they keep mucking with good stuff, and trying to change the search function to keep us hopping. Just when you think you got something figured, they change it.
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    • Profile picture of the author TheInternet
      Originally Posted by timpears View Post

      Am I just more blind than I was a week ago? I went to the eye doctor last week ad he told me my vision has not changed enough to warrant spending money on new glasses. But I have insurance, so it only costs me $10 for a new set of glasses. but I cant find the setting button to change from broad to exact any more. Did they take it away, or am I just missing it?

      I just can't figure Google out, they keep mucking with good stuff, and trying to change the search function to keep us hopping. Just when you think you got something figured, they change it.
      I read a tale from someone who heard from someone who heard from someone that Google would add it back soon.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by timpears View Post

      Am I just more blind than I was a week ago? I went to the eye doctor last week ad he told me my vision has not changed enough to warrant spending money on new glasses. But I have insurance, so it only costs me $10 for a new set of glasses. but I cant find the setting button to change from broad to exact any more. Did they take it away, or am I just missing it?

      I just can't figure Google out, they keep mucking with good stuff, and trying to change the search function to keep us hopping. Just when you think you got something figured, they change it.
      The button is there, but the new tool only shows exact match search volume. It will show broad and phrase match for the other data, but for search volume it is always exact match now.
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  • Profile picture of the author cabenb
    Originally Posted by MikeFriedman View Post

    As most of you know, Google's Keyword Planner is live and replacing the old Keyword Tool. I'm going to make this sticky, so that hopefully the daily keyword tool threads will stop popping up. Let's try to keep all conversations about the new tool in this thread.

    Also, I would ask that you read this. This is from Google announcing that the Keyword Planner has replaced the Keyword Tool. It answers a lot of the questions people have been having about the Keyword Planner, especially about the search volume numbers you are seeing.

    https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/3141229
    I think it is still a great tool. I'm using it with Market Samurai which is the best tool ever if you'd ask me.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by cabenb View Post

      I think it is still a great tool. I'm using it with Market Samurai which is the best tool ever if you'd ask me.
      I totally disagree. Market Samurai is a complete waste of money. Totally worthless.
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  • Profile picture of the author CindyMc
    I have to agree with some of the other posts. I am not crazy about KP. I think it's much harder and to use. Like the old interface much better but hey, nothings stays the same forever. I'm looking for another good keyword tool to use as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author alanaj
    I read through this entire thread but I didn't see anything about CPC on the content network vs the search network. Has anyone figured out how to find the real cost per click for ads that show on the content network?

    The (now gone) Contextual Tool provided the CPC for the Content Network and I knew to expect about 68% of that amount. Is this information available anywhere in the new system?
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  • Profile picture of the author couponwave
    Google's keyword planner is different from Google keyword tool, it can't show us all results as the previous tools show, previous tool show us local and monthly searches in differnet-2 columns but new tool show only avg monthly searches only. One other main thing about it is this tool show only exact type of keywords. so i don't like it previous tool is better than it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gold Dust


    What is the different between those match types?

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
    Gold Dust - Those will not change the search volume numbers shown in the keyword planner. It will still only show the exact match.

    The three options you see there are for how it gets applied to your paid advertising only.

    This is the difference:
    https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/2497836?hl=en
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  • Profile picture of the author SozzledBoot
    I can't get keyword planner to retrieve any results except for the seed keyword I type in.

    I use Firefox and temporarily disabled AdBlock Plus and even Adaware. Used CCleaner, rebooted, tried different times of day, waited hours before a retry, etc.

    Anyone else experiencing this? Any solutions?
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    • Profile picture of the author jrudy1971
      I just checked and the Google Data center is Under Maintenance
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      • Profile picture of the author SozzledBoot
        Originally Posted by jrudy1971 View Post

        I just checked and the Google Data center is Under Maintenance
        Curious, Thanks.

        By the way, how did you determine that?
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    • Profile picture of the author OptiLocal
      That's weird because it is working perfectly for me (just checked).
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  • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
    There are many different data centers.
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    • Profile picture of the author SozzledBoot
      I live in Ontario, Canada. Is there any way I can check the status of the KP with respect to my location?
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      • Profile picture of the author mainak
        Originally Posted by SozzledBoot View Post

        I live in Ontario, Canada. Is there any way I can check the status of the KP with respect to my location?
        Yes you can check the status of any keyword with respect to any location.

        Just enter the location name on the box provided in KP. After that you will get the result according to your location.
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  • Profile picture of the author tony69
    This Google Keyword Planner is more prominent to PPC and less to SEO keyword research we can't get exact, broad and phrase there is no difference when we select any of them.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      Originally Posted by tony69 View Post

      This Google Keyword Planner is more prominent to PPC and less to SEO keyword research we can't get exact, broad and phrase there is no difference when we select any of them.
      The tool provides all the other data for exact, phrase, and broad. For search volume, it ONLY provides exact match searches, which is a great upgrade. People used to get confused and think they found some great keyword, only to find out later that they were targeting a broad match term.
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  • Profile picture of the author halk
    Hello friends!!!

    I'm having a problem with find keywords with adwords keyword tool.

    When i select this option: "Only show ideas closely related to my search terms"

    Not appears results

    Appear: "No ideas were returned for your query"

    Why it?

    I need show only related search terms for example:

    Target keywords > iphone 5

    iphone 5
    iphone 5 free
    get iphone 5
    buy iphone 5
    ..........

    How i get only results of "iphone 5"?
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    • Profile picture of the author tdanz
      Maybe you choose the wrong countries and language? I get this issues usually then.
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    • Profile picture of the author clean99
      in you Adwords account go to "tools" - "search for new keyword and ad group ideas" - put your keyword into "your product or service" and click "get idea" (change language and locations if you need to).

      After click on "keyword ideas" tab and all related kws should be there
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      • Profile picture of the author halk
        Originally Posted by Russerg View Post

        in you Adwords account go to "tools" - "search for new keyword and ad group ideas" - put your keyword into "your product or service" and click "get idea" (change language and locations if you need to).

        After click on "keyword ideas" tab and all related kws should be there
        Friend, this not get related keywords ideas...

        I need only "iphone 5" keywords.

        Appears others results, Ex: "apple mobile phone"

        I need appears only "iphone 5" results:

        "iphone 5 free
        "iphone 5 buy
        "iphone 5 from apple
        .....
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        • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
          Originally Posted by halk View Post

          Friend, this not get related keywords ideas...
          I need only "iphone 5" keywords.
          Appears others results, Ex: "apple mobile phone"
          I need appears only "iphone 5" results:

          "iphone 5 free
          "iphone 5 buy
          "iphone 5 from apple
          .....
          Simply use the "Include/Exclude" filter.
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  • Profile picture of the author toniboy121
    You guys are great thanks for the tips. The new system is much easier
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  • Profile picture of the author dumitrumidon
    Like many people around here i dont like it too But i think every change is a good thing. More than this, guys from Google know more than us...
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  • Profile picture of the author yohoho
    When using the keyword planer tool to research keywords, should I select Google or Google and search partners. I am interested in keyword search volume and I get wildly different numbers depending on which one of these I select.

    For one keyword, I get 590 searches with just Google selected, but I get
    135,000 with Google and search partners selected. I don't know which of these is real.

    When people go to Google to do a search, are they automatically searching just Google, or Google and their search partners?

    Thanks
    Johnnie
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    • Profile picture of the author InboundDan
      If you want the number of people searching the term on the Google search engine, exclude search partners.
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      • Profile picture of the author yohoho
        Originally Posted by InboundDan View Post

        If you want the number of people searching the term on the Google search engine, exclude search partners.
        Is there any reason why I would want to exclude Google's search partners? If they are searching my keyword, I think I would like to know about it. I don't understand why anyone would not want to see those numbers in their search.

        Am I missing something here?
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  • Profile picture of the author aassif
    "Keyword Ideas" tab helps more to get Keyword
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  • Profile picture of the author HN
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    Looks like it's broken. When I upload a file with 10,000 keywords it only displays the results for 800 keywords. Why even let upload so many keywords when it actually only analyses 800?
    It was working fine until today. So I hope it's a temporary bug. If they do this on purpose it's rather frustrating. I tried 3 different Adwords accounts and 3 browsers. Still get the same results, just 800 keywords instead of 10,000.
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