Google Keyword Tool

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I saw that GKT was going away, so the last couple of days I have been trying to use it and I am having a bit of trouble. Currently I think it sucks, but I hope I will figure it out and get used to it.

Can I not choose exact keywords any more? I can't find a way to do that.

Local as against global seems to have gone?:confused:

Anyone know why they did away with the GKT?
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  • Yo Tim, are you talking about the new Google Keyword Planner specifically?

    If it's really holding you up, you should still have access to the keyword tool - go ahead and use that if you need to get on with this project for now.

    As per your local vs. global question, as far as I've seen so far, all of the features I normally use are there, some are even more useful (just a little different).

    Instead of the local/global settings, Google now allows you to geo-target a location... just select the country you're looking for the "local" stats of - here's how I did it for the US: http://i.imgur.com/4u4VMvr.jpg
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  • You say I can still use the original GKT? How do I access that as I can't see a way to do it. I clicked on GKT in the drop down and am taken to the new version, which I don't really like it. Not adapting to the change very well.

    Edit: Ah, I found the back button to the GKT, FINALLY. Man, I am blind in one eye and can 't see out of the other one. it was right in front of my face and I didn't see it.
  • Don't worry Tim, I did the same mistake, But really Google Keyword Planner Sucks..!
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  • Now when i search with the tool, its showing me the same results for broad vs exact and the average CPC is completely off...

    What do you guys use for keyword research and estimating CPC? Id appreciate any advice as im not sure how advanced marketers could be using this tool that seems to be so off. Thanks
  • How do I go by accessing the original GTK? I'm really not feeling this new keyword planner, the stats are completely off.
  • I dont like keyword planner.
  • It's a pain in the @ss. I can't even see the keywords.. all I see are numbers and amount...
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    Why are you guys in panic mode, the new tool is showing the same data as the old keyword tool.

    Click the tab below the search box on the Keyword Planner page. Done.

    I see 800 keywords for a search (Local, [exact]), downloaded the CSV with no problem.
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    • This. GKP has all the features of the keyword tool PLUS many many more. You guys need to play around with it for an hour and get used to where everything is.
  • i guess i am not used to change..set in my ways. i do prefer GKT.
  • And so the panic ensues.....
  • GKT changed to GKP
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    • Thanks for letting us know. It was really a time-saver.
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  • I even don't like the Keyword Planner Tool..It is much more tricky..Keyword Tool was awesome..
  • In order to use the Keyword planner, must I have an Adword account?
  • Yes, for keyword planner.
    No, till they still support the external keyword tools (which should be gone in about a month now)
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    • I've been having the same questions as everyone here... wondering about exact match, and why the numbers are so far off from the KW tool. I finally found a page that explains a lot.

      https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/3141229?hl=en

      The most important part for me is the following:

      With Keyword Tool, we showed you statistics for broad match by default with the ability to get statistics for other match types, like phrase and exact match. With Keyword Planner, you'll get historical statistics only for exact match. To decide what match type to use with your keywords, add the keyword idea to your plan and review the traffic estimates for each match type.

      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.

      I agree with just about everyone here... I don't like keyword planner!
      Jenny
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  • If you all have any issue with the new version then you can continue with the older version. you have no need to be panic. Just chill guys
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  • I would say this keyword planner can be used for the same purpose as we were using GKT... even it is more than GKT, of course you need to learn the features then it would be easy for you.
  • So is the 'Broad' search dead?
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    • I had the same question except I need to do exact match searches.

      Looks like it's only showing broad searches???
  • Its really a shocking news that Google keyword is going away.I am sure the keyword planner will be better than GKT. Its obvious that we are not good with something new,but eventually we all used to it.
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    • It seems to be a strategic play by Google to control the number of queries via Google tool and to make everyone spend more and in short, make it hell. In GKT, I used to see Traffic estimates for different types(broad,etc.,) and CPC at very first screen, even before adding them to the ideas shortlisted. Here, In the first screen, It does not give the option to choose the match type and only in the plan screen, it shows that option. But no traffic estimates in that screen, you will only clicks, impressions. So what if I want to add a new keyword and see its traffic? I'll have to go back right?

      Plus, is it showing only exact search estimates at first screen? or is it a broad estimates?
  • I faced exactly same problem few days ago. Few things which I could think in your situation would be the cache, cookies issue. Try clearing the cache, cookies and then using the tool. Hope then it works.

    Thanks !
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    With some quite hours spent, no cellphones, no TV, no interviews etc etc, you can learn how GKP, will not only save you hours, but save you $$$'s on getting a great combination of suggested words for your sites/ads/landers/cpa offers, that are far more honed that the old version.

    Anyone who has no idea what Google Keyword Planner is, simply go to your gmail account and sign up for it!

    Have a play and learn from your own tutoring, much more fun that way, when you are confident, chuck a $20 in the ad balance and see what you have learnt :-)
  • I was about to launch into this thread and say, "hey, give it time so you can get used to the new tool", and then I tried it for myself. Maybe for PPC it's better but for a quick keyword search for SEO purposes I had to click this,click that,check this box,select this from a drop down etc. etc. Not particularly easy to use first time around but I will get used to it, and no doubt they will tweak it if complaints flood in.
  • Google Keyword Tool is such a basic keyword tool that unless you are doing PPC then its not even worth using.

    This keyword research guide might help out those who are still stuck using GKT:

    http://course.reporb.com/the-ultimate-non-technical-guide-to-keyword-research
  • hi All.

    The classic keyword tool from google is gone. They've been into keyword planner thingy. Now, who has an idea how to check monthly search for a keyword/phrase other than google?

    Regards,
    Trav
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    • I dont like it but I figured it out.
    • Is it really that hard to get an adword account? Had mine for years so don't know but people make it sound like a big thing that you now have to have an adwords account.
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    • You may try other alternatives like Wordtracker or Keywordspy.
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      It's not that complicated & really If you've used the old keyword tool it's not much different, still has the same filters (local, exact, etc...).
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    • Either adapt or fork some money over for some tool. Not too many options.
    • Use Spyfu.. its a good one to do competitive analysis too..
    • its simple... i mean seriously...it took all of 5 minutes to figure out.
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    • Here is where you can read about what changed, and what is what now
      https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/2999770
    • I do not like the Keyword Planner either. But, it not that hard to master. You click the first tab put in your keyword seed. Then you have to click from the "group" tab to the "Keyword" tab.

      The problem I have is the Exact Match option. I am sure it's showing me the exact match numbers.

      But in the long run It does not matter if it's showing me Broad or Exact Match numbers.


      I ran across this other day which looks like a great tool for getting
      longtail keywords:

      Keyword Researcher: A Long Tail Keywords Generator Tool

      (I am not an affiliate - it's just a tool I found)


      I hope this helps.
    • My best friend. I never like Google but what I do like is adword keyword tool.
      I have longtail and all the rest, like that dog that sniffs ect. I love mine though, quick easy and simple for me to use, its not the most accurate but it works for me.

      Now when I log in and I log in five, ten a hundred times a day it takes me to a page that looks like it is forcing me to do it. Keyword Planner and I don't have the link at top now that says go back.

      Will we not be able to go back to the old style.
      I also have it up on the Remote Desktop connection to the vps and I can still go back there but not on this ip.

      Does anyone know a way to go back and stay there.

      Please tell me you do.
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    I saw that GKT was going away, so the last couple of days I have been trying to use it and I am having a bit of trouble. Currently I think it sucks, but I hope I will figure it out and get used to it. Can I not choose exact keywords any more? I can't find a way to do that.