keyword research tools

[StephenT]

Marya, I'm not seeing the show options option. I went to google home page the regular search page, but did not see where to click. I'm not very bright!

[Marya_Miller]

Stephen, it's inside the light blue bar, immediately under the Google Search box and logo, on the left hand sides. You should see a little "+" sign and the words "Show Options" (it might be different on your browser.)

[StephenT]

Hmmm. I use firefox. Are you on explorer? That might be the difference.

[AlexNewell]

Fact is that ALL keywords tools are imperfect.

So try out all or some of the tools mentioned in the thread and see what you like.

There is no "best" -only what's best for you and no one can tell you that.

You just have to find out.

I started with paid Wordtracker, moved on to Keyword Elite -a one time fee unlike Wordtracker - noticed MicroNichfinder...now I have the trial version of Market Samurai...and I have just been watching videos using Wordtracker in a yet to be released SEO product!!!

Right now my favourite tool for small sites, articles, squidoo lenses is Micronichefinder. What I like about it is it's flexibility. It seems to fit me and the way I want to work.

Market Samurai is a superb tool and I hate it. I just don't like the way it is put together and the fact that it crashes my computer does not help either!

So find out what you like and stick with it!

:-)

[StephenT]

Thanks Alex! I have Market Samurai and it does hang up. I'm hoping they fix that as I like it best so far.

[Marya_Miller]

I use a variety of Browsers, Stephen, including Firefox. I can't get "Show Options" not to show up. < I'll post an article about using it with screenshots on my blog, and let you know when it's up.

Glad for the tip on Market Samurai. I was wavering between that and Micro Niche Finder, but hearing that it hangs up, I think I'll avoid it - my computer system is pretty old.

Marya

[Marya_Miller]

Stephen, I put the screenshots of where to find it on my blog, in case you're still not able to find where to access the Wonder Wheel.

Just click on the link in my signature, and it will take you straight there.

[Lynn Terry]

What's Market Samuari? Haven't heard of that one. Would be interested to read your review, Lynn.

Here is the link for the trial:
http://www.marketsamurai.com/c/download

I am going to put up a review soon - will keep you posted!

[semmyw]

Here is the link for the trial:
http://www.marketsamurai.com/c/download

I am going to put up a review soon - will keep you posted!

waiting for your review Lynn.. I've some keywords software.. but I don't know how to used it.. LOL

[AlexNewell]

Yeah I can be very critical of iit but it is a powerful tool and this year got even better.

I'd recommend using it just after starting the computer and having a minimum of other programs running at the same time.

:-)