google keyword tool question?

Discussion in 'Keywords' started by realrevolver, Mar 30, 2010.

  1. #1
    i have a doubt on the reliability of Google keyword tool because of following example,

    Keyword: sirasa
    Global Monthly Search Volume : 301,000
    Local Search Volume: February : 40,500

    according to this data the 1st result should get very good traffic

    but,

    the site which ranks 1 st on google for that keyword has the alexa rank 308,222
    and that domain is also a damn old one
    alexa rank should be much higher if that site gets good traffic?? :confused:

    any SEO guy care to explain this
    Thanks!
     
    realrevolver, Mar 30, 2010 IP
  2. DoA

    DoA Peon

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    Hi,

    The Alexa rank is based on the number of visitors visiting a site with the Alexa Toolbar installed.

    That's why it's a useless metric.... don't pay any attention to Alexa rankings and focus on your own rankings.

    PM me for more info.
     
    DoA, Mar 30, 2010 IP
  3. Joelo

    Joelo Active Member

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    Yep, for the most part don't rely on Alexa. But there are times when it's a good measuring stick and when it can be helpful.

    Example, if you are comparing two sites in the same market, then Alexa can be good for that.
     
    Joelo, Mar 30, 2010 IP
  4. realrevolver

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    i selected a keyword and google keyword tracker says ,
    Global Monthly Search Volume : 74,000
    Local Search Volume: February : Not Enough Data

    now if i rank 1st for this keyword i should get 700-1000 hits per day right?

    or are there other factors affect this?
     
    realrevolver, Mar 31, 2010 IP
  5. Faisallatif

    Faisallatif Active Member

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    Alexa is a tool just supporting you for little information about your competitor's traffic keywords only, that's enough for alexa.
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  6. Mr.Salem

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    I want to increase alexa rank How to do it! I hope your new blog set up to help!
     
    Mr.Salem, Apr 3, 2010 IP