Geographically Specific Keyword Research - What do you use?

[BedeFahey]

Does anyone recommend a particular keyword research tool or tools for geographically modified keywords? i.e. Web DesignerF Fargo.

I often find that searches focused on services in the area we serve does not get the traffic volume Google's keyword tool needs to provide me with a number. I know the traffic is there, because I see it coming in via analytics.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

[EGOL]

Run adwords and bid high enough to get an impression on every pageview.

That gives you an opportunity to get numbers and test traffic.

[BedeFahey]

Good idea. Thanks!

I'd been kicking something similar around but hadn't thought about the details. Do you suggest going for geographically targeted campaigns, and use non-modified phrases, (i.e. a campaign that targets New York for the phrase "Computer repair") or actually using the city or town in the keyword you bid on (i.e. "New York Computer Repair)? Or both?

[ReneReinholdt]

I would suggest both, since someone might be searching for it while on a trip or visiting the family during the weekend and hence might not be geographically in the town at the time of his/her search.