Overview
Keyword Planner is built for advertisers but is useful for SEO too. It suggests keywords and shows search volume ranges and competition straight from Google.
Who it's for
Free keyword ideas from Google.
Key features
- Keyword ideas
- Search volume ranges
- Forecasts
- Location targeting
Pros
- Free
- Data from Google
- Good keyword suggestions
Cons
- Volume shown in broad ranges without active ad spend
- Built for ads, not SEO
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