What are SEO's using for Keyword Research?

[Andy.Drinkwater]

Hey folks,

I just wanted to find out what everyone is using for keyword research now that the Google Keyword Tool has been retired. I know there is a form of it in Adwords, but something a little more usable than this.

Cheers,
Andy

[socialengaged]

Adwords (keywords tool in all different options of search and keywords suggestion) & Semrush (paid and free version available, good also for competitors analysis).

They are both very good I think. Other sources you can find at strumenti seo

[TomRayner]

Absolutely loving Keyword Snatcher right now. One-off fee and an absolute beast.

[GPainter]

So many blog posts about on Moz, there are a couple of helpful places to get you started :

http://moz.com/ugc/5-reasons-why-im-loving-the-new-google-keyword-planner

http://moz.com/blog/keyword-volume-tools

http://www.iacquire.com/blog/the-best-free-premium-keyword-research-tools/

[PremioOscar]

Hello Tom,

The keyword snatcher looks pretty good, but does it work well in UK?

[Andy.Drinkwater]

The Keyword Snatcher looks pretty amazing Tom! Thanks for sharing that... Think I will be grabbing a sub there

Andy

[xvpn902]

I use the SEO Power Suite (link-assistant.com). It's not the simplest, but it's pretty complete and easily supplemented by online tools. It's not cheap but it gets accurate data and has multiple customizable features for serious people

[KevinBudzynski]

SPyFu/KW Spy. Premium tools, but worth the expense.

[Andy.Drinkwater]

I hadn't seen SpuFu before and that also sounds interesting!

I have a lot to look at and try here - thanks for the responses folks and keep 'em coming if there are others!

Andy

[Andy.Drinkwater]

I do find this a little clunky compared to other available tools sadly. I have had it for 12 months and never really use it.