Confused

metrisoft · 08-07-2008, 12:06 PM

I'm trying to figure out how best to estimate monthly traffic for certain keywords. I have tried using 3 different tools that should give me similar results but they aren't.

For example, I have this domain FordColorado(dot)com. The key words are "Ford Colorado." Here are the results:

Google Keyword Tool (exact match): 140
Keyword Discovery: 25
Wordtracker: 0

Here is another example (not my domain): Keyword = "Rolla"

Google (exact): 4,400
Keyword Discovery: 481
Wordtracker: 81

Why are these results so different? Aren't they essentially telling me the same thing?

bmugford · 08-07-2008, 12:38 PM

The results don't always match up. I would suggest you stick to one as your metric. I use Word Tracker myself. I think that is the most accurate way to gauge the popularity of an exact search term.

metrisoft · 08-07-2008, 01:47 PM

Ok, thanks for the advice. I like Google's results better though

***Corey*** · 08-07-2008, 01:50 PM

g'day metrisoft, try using Google AdWords: Keyword Tool

https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

Cheers
Corey

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metrisoft NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 320	Confused I'm trying to figure out how best to estimate monthly traffic for certain keywords. I have tried using 3 different tools that should give me similar results but they aren't. For example, I have this domain FordColorado(dot)com. The key words are "Ford Colorado." Here are the results: Google Keyword Tool (exact match): 140 Keyword Discovery: 25 Wordtracker: 0 Here is another example (not my domain): Keyword = "Rolla" Google (exact): 4,400 Keyword Discovery: 481 Wordtracker: 81 Why are these results so different? Aren't they essentially telling me the same thing? __________________ EntryPath Premium Domains

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bmugford www.DataCube.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,819	The results don't always match up. I would suggest you stick to one as your metric. I use Word Tracker myself. I think that is the most accurate way to gauge the popularity of an exact search term. __________________ DataCube.com - Buy and Sell Premium Domains Add Me on Facebook

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*Corey* Business Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 4,201	g'day metrisoft, try using Google AdWords: Keyword Tool https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal Cheers Corey __________________ ☆ Occupy.TV website/domain name for sale!

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