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Digg it UP - KeywordDiscovery VS Wordtracker - How Do They Compare?
Many new eBayers are afraid of the fact that they must find a market niche. They hear all the hype about that niche being the key to their future riches. They hear that if they fail in their search then they will be doomed to failure. They hear that if they are ever going to succeed they must find just the right niche and just the right product, all at just the right time.Let’s start by taking the mystery out of identifying a lucrative niche. Let’s start by removing the fear that if you fail at this one task you are doomed to eBay failure. Let’s start by acknowledging that this is an important step down the road to success. Yet it is a road that many, many successful sellers have taken before. Almost anyone who is willing to invest the time and energy to really conduct thorough research will be able to locate the right market niche
This is a crucial point as you could rely on Wordtracker for 100% of your keyword research and subsequently find that KeywordDiscovery showed a very different picture for the same core keywords!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Ease of Use
I found that KeywordDiscovery was much easier to jump into than Wordtracker. It has a simpler interface although its use of icons for various actions takes a little getting used to carrying out your research, saving projects etc is not too hard. It is also faster if you need to carry out quick keyword research.
With Wordtracker, the learning curve is a little steeper. For example, when I first started using it I did not realise that, when querying the search engines, you could only submit batches of 100 keyword phrases at a time. Consequently many of the keywords I saved in my baskets where not analysed! I also didn’t realise that significance of projects and their use for organising keywords. Overall I would say that KeywordDiscovery has a simpler interface and is easy to get started with but Wordtracker offers a v
What does it take to start a successful business? According to Roger Pierce, a popular media speaker, columnist(1) and co-owner of a company that trains new entrepreneurs, "You need to have a passion for entrepreneurship!"Inspired at a very young age by his grandfather who started and built his own land surveying firm, Roger Pierce loved the idea of owning his own company because he could see the immediate fruits of his grandfather's labour. Entrepreneurship is definitely in his blood as he still remembers his first ever contract was to mow lawns and at age 16, he organized his first big dance gig where he sold 500 tickets!After graduating from Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough for business, he launched Pierce Marketing Communications in 1994 and made his first client the college. How's that fo
It is generally recognised that KeywordDiscovery and Wordtracker are the industry leaders when it comes to keyword research. Bear in mind that there are paid alternatives for keyword research out there such as NicheBot. In addition to this there is also a plethora of free keyword research tools available with Yahoo’s Overture tool being one of the best out there.
It is beyond the scope of this article to look at the main alternatives to KeywordDiscovery and Wordtracker but it is definitely a subject that I want to cover at a later date as they are important alternatives. The main focus in this article is KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - what are their main data sources and how do they compare in use?
First off, I have to admit that I am biased. I have tried virtually all the keyword research tools, paid and free, known to man. After a lot of trial and error I have finally settled on KeywordDiscovery and Wordtracker for my day to day work as it is my sincere belief that they are the best tools out there!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker – where does the data come from?
The main advantage of KeywordDiscovery is the fact that it draws its data from a very large keyword database of over 32 billion searches compiled from over 180 search engines. This data is also compiled over a 12 month period so you get seasonal trends as well and this makes for a very large and comprehensive database.
This contrasts with Wordtracker which draws its keyword data from just Dogpile and Metacrawler which are two metacrawler search engines. These search engines aggregate search results in one place from a variety sources but the initial query is made in the metacrawler engine. Wordtrackers database is made up of over 300 million keyword phrases that users have typed into Dogpile and Metacrawler in the past 90 days.
This means that, in theory, you are much more likely to get accurate keyword data from KeywordDiscovery as is, statistically, drawing from a much larger keyword sample than Wordtracker. It also means that the data is smoother as it is looking at 365 days history rather than 90 days as Wordtracker does.
This “smoothness” also means that KeywordDiscovery caters very well for seasonal anomalies. For example, you might find that the keyword “christmas decorations” is heavily searched on if you ran a query in Wordtracker in November whereas KeywordDiscovery would show you that this may not be the case in April!
Paradoxically, this larger size of KeywordDiscovery’s data sample actually highlights a big advantage that Wordtracker has over its rival: it is widely believed that Wordtracker contains cleaner data as its source data form the metacrawlers is not plagued by automated queries carrying out keyword research etc.
This can be a serious problem with some keyword tools and can provide flawed results if you are researching a very popular or competitive niche as the results are not representative of organic or natural search! As KeywordDiscovery does not fully disclose where it obtains its search data from it is probably safer to assume that there is an element of data skew or “corruption” in KeywordDiscovery keyword results.
There is also a theory that Wordtracker is not very representative of the average internet user as it obtains its keyword data from just Dogpile and Metacrawler. Now the average internet user will probably never have heard of these search engines and just use the major ones such as Google, Yahoo and MSN.
This theory stems form the belief that users of Dogpile and Metacrawler are internet savvy and, as a result, their searches are not representative of the internet as a whole. This is not the case with KeywordDiscovery which draws it data from over 180 search engines so is much more likely to contain a sample of data that represents the internet as a whole.
This is a crucial point as you could rely on Wordtracker for 100% of your keyword research and subsequently find that KeywordDiscovery showed a very different picture for the same core keywords!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Ease of Use
I found that KeywordDiscovery was much easier to jump into than Wordtracker. It has a simpler interface although its use of icons for various actions takes a little getting used to carrying out your research, saving projects etc is not too hard. It is also faster if you need to carry out quick keyword research.
With Wordtracker, the learning curve is a little steeper. For example, when I first started using it I did not realise that, when querying the search engines, you could only submit batches of 100 keyword phrases at a time. Consequently many of the keywords I saved in my baskets where not analysed! I also didn’t realise that significance of projects and their use for organising keywords. Overall I would say that KeywordDiscovery has a simpler interface and is easy to get started with but Wordtracker offers a ve
Managing Hardware Assets can be a daunting task. Exactly what needs to be tracked and for what reason.The reason is simple enough. The company books or Accounting department. Within the corporate structure accountability needs to be addressed in terms of taxes and associated liabilities. I will not jump into that because it is way too deep for this discussion. But that is the underlying reason.Okay, for the What. The hardware that needs to be tracked is virtually every active piece device that connects to the network and even those that do not.This means ever file server, printer, copier, scanner, and a users computer. It also means the router, switch, firewall, UPS, and tape backup drives. If you can think of it then it probably needs to be tracked.In my case, we use mostly Dell equipment. So I document the ser
First off, I have to admit that I am biased. I have tried virtually all the keyword research tools, paid and free, known to man. After a lot of trial and error I have finally settled on KeywordDiscovery and Wordtracker for my day to day work as it is my sincere belief that they are the best tools out there!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker – where does the data come from?
The main advantage of KeywordDiscovery is the fact that it draws its data from a very large keyword database of over 32 billion searches compiled from over 180 search engines. This data is also compiled over a 12 month period so you get seasonal trends as well and this makes for a very large and comprehensive database.
This contrasts with Wordtracker which draws its keyword data from just Dogpile and Metacrawler which are two metacrawler search engines. These search engines aggregate search results in one place from a variety sources but the initial query is made in the metacrawler engine. Wordtrackers database is made up of over 300 million keyword phrases that users have typed into Dogpile and Metacrawler in the past 90 days.
This means that, in theory, you are much more likely to get accurate keyword data from KeywordDiscovery as is, statistically, drawing from a much larger keyword sample than Wordtracker. It also means that the data is smoother as it is looking at 365 days history rather than 90 days as Wordtracker does.
This “smoothness” also means that KeywordDiscovery caters very well for seasonal anomalies. For example, you might find that the keyword “christmas decorations” is heavily searched on if you ran a query in Wordtracker in November whereas KeywordDiscovery would show you that this may not be the case in April!
Paradoxically, this larger size of KeywordDiscovery’s data sample actually highlights a big advantage that Wordtracker has over its rival: it is widely believed that Wordtracker contains cleaner data as its source data form the metacrawlers is not plagued by automated queries carrying out keyword research etc.
This can be a serious problem with some keyword tools and can provide flawed results if you are researching a very popular or competitive niche as the results are not representative of organic or natural search! As KeywordDiscovery does not fully disclose where it obtains its search data from it is probably safer to assume that there is an element of data skew or “corruption” in KeywordDiscovery keyword results.
There is also a theory that Wordtracker is not very representative of the average internet user as it obtains its keyword data from just Dogpile and Metacrawler. Now the average internet user will probably never have heard of these search engines and just use the major ones such as Google, Yahoo and MSN.
This theory stems form the belief that users of Dogpile and Metacrawler are internet savvy and, as a result, their searches are not representative of the internet as a whole. This is not the case with KeywordDiscovery which draws it data from over 180 search engines so is much more likely to contain a sample of data that represents the internet as a whole.
This is a crucial point as you could rely on Wordtracker for 100% of your keyword research and subsequently find that KeywordDiscovery showed a very different picture for the same core keywords!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Ease of Use
I found that KeywordDiscovery was much easier to jump into than Wordtracker. It has a simpler interface although its use of icons for various actions takes a little getting used to carrying out your research, saving projects etc is not too hard. It is also faster if you need to carry out quick keyword research.
With Wordtracker, the learning curve is a little steeper. For example, when I first started using it I did not realise that, when querying the search engines, you could only submit batches of 100 keyword phrases at a time. Consequently many of the keywords I saved in my baskets where not analysed! I also didn’t realise that significance of projects and their use for organising keywords. Overall I would say that KeywordDiscovery has a simpler interface and is easy to get started with but Wordtracker offers a v
Have you been considering writing some e-books? Writing e-books is a good way to get started and writing books because it generally e-books are shorter and make it very good format for a How-To Book. If you are an expert or very knowledgeable in a specific industry or sub sector then you might consider writing an e-book and sharing this information with the world.One of the first things that a writer say they need when preparing to write an e-book is; I need a source for an eBook format or template, as well. I do not know which is best. I have considered also buying upgrades for Adobe and Perhaps MS Publisher, or latest office? I need advice on that as well.Yes, it is very important to have the proper format and templates for writing an e-book quickly. But you can also simply start writing and Microsoft Word and then later
This means that, in theory, you are much more likely to get accurate keyword data from KeywordDiscovery as is, statistically, drawing from a much larger keyword sample than Wordtracker. It also means that the data is smoother as it is looking at 365 days history rather than 90 days as Wordtracker does.
This “smoothness” also means that KeywordDiscovery caters very well for seasonal anomalies. For example, you might find that the keyword “christmas decorations” is heavily searched on if you ran a query in Wordtracker in November whereas KeywordDiscovery would show you that this may not be the case in April!
Paradoxically, this larger size of KeywordDiscovery’s data sample actually highlights a big advantage that Wordtracker has over its rival: it is widely believed that Wordtracker contains cleaner data as its source data form the metacrawlers is not plagued by automated queries carrying out keyword research etc.
This can be a serious problem with some keyword tools and can provide flawed results if you are researching a very popular or competitive niche as the results are not representative of organic or natural search! As KeywordDiscovery does not fully disclose where it obtains its search data from it is probably safer to assume that there is an element of data skew or “corruption” in KeywordDiscovery keyword results.
There is also a theory that Wordtracker is not very representative of the average internet user as it obtains its keyword data from just Dogpile and Metacrawler. Now the average internet user will probably never have heard of these search engines and just use the major ones such as Google, Yahoo and MSN.
This theory stems form the belief that users of Dogpile and Metacrawler are internet savvy and, as a result, their searches are not representative of the internet as a whole. This is not the case with KeywordDiscovery which draws it data from over 180 search engines so is much more likely to contain a sample of data that represents the internet as a whole.
This is a crucial point as you could rely on Wordtracker for 100% of your keyword research and subsequently find that KeywordDiscovery showed a very different picture for the same core keywords!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Ease of Use
I found that KeywordDiscovery was much easier to jump into than Wordtracker. It has a simpler interface although its use of icons for various actions takes a little getting used to carrying out your research, saving projects etc is not too hard. It is also faster if you need to carry out quick keyword research.
With Wordtracker, the learning curve is a little steeper. For example, when I first started using it I did not realise that, when querying the search engines, you could only submit batches of 100 keyword phrases at a time. Consequently many of the keywords I saved in my baskets where not analysed! I also didn’t realise that significance of projects and their use for organising keywords. Overall I would say that KeywordDiscovery has a simpler interface and is easy to get started with but Wordtracker offers a v
Buying on Ebay is relatively easy. You just need some time to browse, stash a little money in the bank and double check your sellers feed back. I have made numerous purchases on Ebay, probably around 55 and 99.5 percent of the time it has been pleasant and enjoyable.However, you might want to sell something on Ebay which requires a little more initiative and a few more steps.If your thinking of bay as a full time business then you need to set your sights on the position of PowerSeller which establishes you as a professional.So what are you going to sell? There are some like Julie Johnson who sells a little of everything and profits to the tune of about $35,000 a month. This doesn't mean to sell just any thing, but to look for what the buyer is looking for. As you can see Ebay can be very profitable.You can
This can be a serious problem with some keyword tools and can provide flawed results if you are researching a very popular or competitive niche as the results are not representative of organic or natural search! As KeywordDiscovery does not fully disclose where it obtains its search data from it is probably safer to assume that there is an element of data skew or “corruption” in KeywordDiscovery keyword results.
There is also a theory that Wordtracker is not very representative of the average internet user as it obtains its keyword data from just Dogpile and Metacrawler. Now the average internet user will probably never have heard of these search engines and just use the major ones such as Google, Yahoo and MSN.
This theory stems form the belief that users of Dogpile and Metacrawler are internet savvy and, as a result, their searches are not representative of the internet as a whole. This is not the case with KeywordDiscovery which draws it data from over 180 search engines so is much more likely to contain a sample of data that represents the internet as a whole.
This is a crucial point as you could rely on Wordtracker for 100% of your keyword research and subsequently find that KeywordDiscovery showed a very different picture for the same core keywords!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Ease of Use
I found that KeywordDiscovery was much easier to jump into than Wordtracker. It has a simpler interface although its use of icons for various actions takes a little getting used to carrying out your research, saving projects etc is not too hard. It is also faster if you need to carry out quick keyword research.
With Wordtracker, the learning curve is a little steeper. For example, when I first started using it I did not realise that, when querying the search engines, you could only submit batches of 100 keyword phrases at a time. Consequently many of the keywords I saved in my baskets where not analysed! I also didn’t realise that significance of projects and their use for organising keywords. Overall I would say that KeywordDiscovery has a simpler interface and is easy to get started with but Wordtracker offers a v
Research indicates that Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) – how we handle ourselves and our relationships – can determine success more than I.Q. In fact, E.I. may determine as much as 80% of a person's life success. Cognitive ability or what we call I.Q. is only about 20%. Quality leadership training is a combination of E.I. and cognitive ability.More specifically, Daniel Goleman (along with two E.I. researchers: Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee) explains the role of E.I. in leadership in Primal Leadership, Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence (2002). They found the most effective leadership and management styles work through emotions which evolve from the limbic system in the brain.The limbic system is responsible for sending information to the prefrontal lobes for analysis and decisions. This system is an open-loo
This is a crucial point as you could rely on Wordtracker for 100% of your keyword research and subsequently find that KeywordDiscovery showed a very different picture for the same core keywords!
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Ease of Use
I found that KeywordDiscovery was much easier to jump into than Wordtracker. It has a simpler interface although its use of icons for various actions takes a little getting used to carrying out your research, saving projects etc is not too hard. It is also faster if you need to carry out quick keyword research.
With Wordtracker, the learning curve is a little steeper. For example, when I first started using it I did not realise that, when querying the search engines, you could only submit batches of 100 keyword phrases at a time. Consequently many of the keywords I saved in my baskets where not analysed! I also didn’t realise that significance of projects and their use for organising keywords. Overall I would say that KeywordDiscovery has a simpler interface and is easy to get started with but Wordtracker offers a very full experience once the learning curve is achieved as it does some very deep long tail keyword mining.
KeywordDiscovery vs Wordtracker - Conclusion
KeywordDiscovery and Wordtracker are both top quality keyword research tools. I actually believe that they are complementary as they draw their keyword data from different sources and present it differently. This is why I personally use both keyword research tools. I usually start my initial research with KeywordDiscovery as, due to their large database, they have a good variety of well trafficked keyword terms that originate of your seed keywords. Once I have these subsidiary terms I then fire up Wordtracker to do the real deep long tail keyword mining on these subsidiary terms. As you probably know, these long tail keyword phrases are gold!
The crucial thing is not to rely on just one keyword tool as both KeywordDiscovery and Wordtracker can provide very different results for the same set of core keywords due to the fact that they pull data from different sources. The key to success is to realise the strengths and weaknesses of each tool. Once this is done, intelligent application of both tools will bring you guaranteed success in your internet marketing whether it is via PPC or SEO!
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