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Is Spyfu an accurate way to find out how much a competitor is paying per click?

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by LinkMasterFlash, Oct 27, 2008.

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    Is "Spyfu" an accurate way to find out how much a competitor is paying per click?


    If not, are there programs out there that can give a close estimate?
     
    LinkMasterFlash, Oct 27, 2008 IP
  2. Toplink

    Toplink Well-Known Member

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    Just tried it. The results were garbage.
     
    Toplink, Oct 28, 2008 IP
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  3. GuyFromChicago

    GuyFromChicago Permanent Peon

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    There's no reliable way to tell what someone else is paying.
     
    GuyFromChicago, Oct 28, 2008 IP
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    Interestingly I've noticed that I've had a few hits from this site - it must meen that some people think of my site as competition... Nice! :)

    BTW: It doesn't show realistic data for my site.
     
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  5. LinkMasterFlash

    LinkMasterFlash Guest

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    Also pondlife, .... someone could have been "Spyfu-ing" you --- and then clicked the link..... you got some spies out there!!!
     
    LinkMasterFlash, Oct 28, 2008 IP
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    I don't find the adwords feature very accurate
     
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    Wow, it is not cheap and I expect it is pretty accurate.
     
    sitebizz, Oct 28, 2008 IP
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    Spyfu and Keywordspy are complete crap. I've "spied" on myself and had to laugh at the results. They're pathetically inaccurate!

    Don't waste money on that nonsense.
     
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    Thanks for the advice on these products and will save me buy it and not being happy!
     
    Michaelr, Oct 29, 2008 IP