How can I track all of my keywords.... Do I need a Google API? If so, how do i get one? It seems soooo complicated..
Track your keywords for what purpose? Could you be a little more elaborate? You mean Rankings? indexes? competition?
Do you want to check rank for your website for different keywords? I use rank-checker plugin. You can also see (slightly outdated) rank in google webmaster tools.
Download Free Monitor for Google, enter your URL and the keywords you want to check. Done, now every time you want to check their rankings you click 1 button and it checks the lot and tells you if you have risen/fallen since last check plus your current rankings.
Advanced Web Ranking is a great tool. TONS of data and digitalpoint keyword ranking tool is nice. has been not working lately though.
I use a program call Optimize my Site by Jeremy Palmer, and its great for tracking all of my keywords with PPC. It also allows you to cloak your links, and you just download all of your stats from Google, Yahoo, and MSN. It's amazing, and you get to see what keywords, ad campaigns, and ads are getting you the most clicks and making you the most money. I have been using the software for months, and it saves me so much time and effort. I can instantly see whats converting, and this results in more sales. Carmen
If it's running slow, you have either got a slow net connection or your checking 100's of results per keyword. I just checked 15 keywords in less than a minute, it would of taken 15 minutes or more to check them manually. Go Options > Preferences and select "Check First 30" results. That's enough, if you aren't on the first 3 pages for your keywords they wont be bringing much traffic if any.