How do you check competition on a keyword?

how to check competition on a keyword, i can get global monthly results from the google keyword tool but i don't know how to check competition.

any guides or free tools i can use?

would checking the PR of say the top 10 sites that pop up for that keyword be sufficient? What kind of PR makes it high, med or low competition?

 

* Open Google.com/webhp.
* Type inanchor:”example keywords” and record the number of results shown.
* Type intitle:”example keywords” and record the number of results shown.
* Add the 2 figures (Figure 1 + Figure 2).
* The result is your actual competition.

 

You can use Google ad word for that!

 

cool tip thx

i already use adwords but the competition meter seems to only reflect adwords competition

 

use google adwords tool and also google adwords tools. yeah its different but u shouldnt have to cut copy paste.. instead type them.. moreover keyword competition changes every second..

 

get a free trial version on market samarai - its what the "pros" use

 

I am using Market Samurai. You should be able to see your competition with this tool. I agree with ronmac. Download the trial version. It's really helpful.

 

I dont totally trust google keyword tool for messuring keyword. I indeed go search keyword in google and asess competation by looking at first 20 result listings ( SEO,PR,BackLinks).

 

This is keyword competition tool
http://www.nichewatch.com

 

10th first page result is the best to measure the competition.

 

I actually add up title and anchor search results to estimate competition. The numbers aren't exact and they do shift constantly, but it's a nifty trick for presentation purposes

 

Thank you, Angelina. This is pretty cool. I'll have to test it out a bit to see how effective it really is, but I can't afford Market Samurai right now.

 

i suggestion you to use free tool from google, after you get niche keyword use market samurai to detail your competition

 

if you can't afford Market Samurai, use free trial is right

 

Market Samurai!

 

send me your keyword list in .txt file and i can get exact or broad competition number for each of your keyword very fast.
i have my own way doing this

 

thanks for the tips

 

Yeah.. you can use free trial of Market Samurai.. This tool is very good. Perfect!

 

actually i thought checking out your competition has to do with typing your keyword phrase you got from your keyword research tool on google search string or any other search engines: then the nos of website that the search engine show [with similar keyword phrase or same] is your competition

 

OK webmaster you can use this link for checking competition of your keyword:--
http://www.promocioning.com/tools/keyword-competition.php