This video shows you how to set up a Google Adwords account to use the free keyword planner
This video shows you how to use the keyword tool to do your research
NOTE: You do not have to put your credit card in or set up an ad. But even if you do, it will not be charged. It is just a template for later use!
**When you first sign into adwords, it looks like you have to set up an ad. You do not have to. But even if you do, the ad will not run or even be complete if you put in your credit info. It is just a template for later use. Nothing will be charged to your card at any time unless you activate the created ad. But you don’t have to do that. You can just click tools > keyword planner to access the tool. Below is an image to show you what we mean.**
SEOquake will not show if you have on an adblocker of any kind. Some antivirus software also blocks ads. It is a safe extension in google chrome, but it will be blocked by ad software. SEOquake is also available in Firefox.
NOTE READ: SEOquake is not available for Chrome as of February 2015. It is still available for Safari and Firefox browsers. You can download the extension for Safari and Firefox here: http://www.seoquake.com/
Follow their instructions for installation.
NOTE READ: SEOquake is not 100% necessary. It’s just an extra step that helps you understand your audience and competition a little better. Verifying an audience exists and learning how they speak is the most important takeaway from this lesson.