I have told you why you should pay for keyword research tools in the previous section now I am going to recommend you my favourite tools for keyword research.
This may look quite similar to my recommendations on the free keyword research tools section however that’s because they make the best of both. Although, I have not recommended anything of Google’s this time in replace of there Adword keyword tool I have “Wordze”. So let’s get started.
Wordtracker
Wordtracker is one of the most popular keyword research tools today, offering a vast amount of keyword research features and tools to help you track down the best keywords for your website.
Wordtracker allows you to see how many daily searches a certain keyword is receiving not only this but wordtracker also gives you a detailed list of other various keywords which are relevant to your primary keyword (the one you started the search with) wordtracker will include the amount of daily searches each result receives. The results of each search in the paid version of wordtracker come from Google, Yahoo and MSN.
Wordtracker is definitely my first pick of the keyword research tools however other tools have appeared to compete with wordtracker, offering different interfaces and slightly different tools. Although Wordtracker’s market share has inevitably decreased it is still holding its reputation.
Wordtracker enables members to type in a primary keyword and receive information on that keyword and another 1000 keywords relevant to that keyword. You can then evaluate the results which will give you the option to evaluate using Google, Yahoo and MSN you can pick either one or all three. After you have selected which search engines wordtracker will then display how many search engine results each keyword has, the traffic the keyword receives and some other very useful information.
If you’re new to keyword research then that is no problem either, wordtracker have a great 55 page eBook available to help you to learn the basics and more of keyword research.
The main problem I found with wordtracker in comparison to many other keyword research tools is that they limit the results to 1,000 keywords. Now for someone who is doing some general keyword research they will have no problem, for myself I have no problem with it however I am sure the odd few will. Most people don’t use more than the first 100 results and most of the time I am one of those people, so don’t worry about the results being limited.
Wordtrackers subscription costs are
($59/month)
($329/year) saves $379
You can sign up for a free trial to check out wordtracker you will think its great I am sure, it’s my favourite keyword research tool.
Keyword Discovery
The interface is simple to use allowing first time users to research keywords with ease they also provide an FAQ section, a quickstart guide and manual which are both in PDF format and also a forum where you can register and ask questions.
Keyword discovery’s features are
• Keyword Research
• Industry Keywords
• Spelling Mistake Research
• Seasonal Search Trends
• Related Keywords
• KEI Analysis
• Keyword Density Analysis
They also offer a lot more however these are just some of the main features. Like Wordtracker keyword discovery offers a free trial so you can make your own decision as to which you prefer.
Keyword discoveries subscriptions costs are
Standard Subscription ($69.95/month) ($599.40/year) saves $240
Enterprise Subscription ($495/month) ($4,455/year) saves $1485
You can sign up for your free trial here
Wordze
Wordze is a new keyword research tool less popular than the last two however that does not mean it’s not as good, it also may mean that Wordze has to be more competitive to keep a market share. Perhaps Wordze provides new and exciting features something the other two don’t provide.
Well they don’t provide anything new and exciting, the interface is easier to navigate through, compared to wordtracker and keyword discovery which will make it easier on first time users they have a nice amount of text under each tool display to help you understand what each tool is used for, however apart from the nice interface and great tool explanations they do not offer any new features or exciting new tools.
Now you maybe thinking to yourself well why the heck am I wasting my time reviewing the tool then if it’s no better than the other two. Well the thing is, although the features are pretty much the same the interface reveals a nice clean simple and easy to navigate panel. The tools are all well explained and easy to use, the whole process is simple and anyone new to keyword research will be able to understand how to successfully uncover some hidden gem keywords.
What I would like to say at this point is well you have read my reviews now go and try Wordze free trial however they don’t offer this. If you want a trial membership you have to pay for a day’s access. The day trial membership costs $7.95 giving you access for 24 hours.
Now although there is no free trial offered with Wordze they do have a cheaper subscription costs
($45/month)
They don’t offer a yearly fee so that discount is not available however it is still cheaper than both other tools, and comes in last on my top 3 keyword research tools that you pay for.
Overall I still feel that wordtracker is the best tool to use, offering a free trial they have nothing to hide with exceptional tools and a great interface they offer everything you need, not forgetting the guides they supply you with if your new to keyword research.
You can test run any of these tools here wordtracker and keyword discovery for free and wordze well you’ll have to pay for that.
Wordtracker
Keyword Discovery Research Tool
Wordze
