What are the Factors for Determining the Competitor Ranks?

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    Alright so I'm about to get started in AdWords but I have a situation I need an answer for:

    I see soooo many keywords that have only 25-50 competitors in terms of Sponsored Ads and are getting 5,000+ searches a month.

    Yet on the Google Keyword Tool, these keywords have a highly-shaded competitor bar. Can someone please explain what factors are used to determine whether a keyword has a competition level?
     
    BusinessMinded08, Aug 30, 2008 IP
  2. Michael T.

    Michael T. Well-Known Member

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    The google keywords tool is not 100% precise.Keep that in mind.

    Don't bother with that bar a lot.
     
    Michael T., Aug 31, 2008 IP
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    use avg cpc from the traffic estimator as a competition guide

    if avg cpc is $5 then competition is fierce with lots of money to burn...

    if avg cpc is low under $1 then competition is low and there are not many bidding wars over position
     
    robertpriolo, Sep 2, 2008 IP