How much traffic can certain keywords generate?

To be honest, this is really the wrong question to ask when doing keyword analysis. However, for many, it continues to be a driving force in web page development. While a comprehensive perspective about keyword analyis is the cure, finding realistic traffic numbers is at least a bandaid for the overzealous and overhyped expectations.

SEOToolset by Bruce Clay provides a keyword activity tool that provides, in my estimation, a clearer representation of keyword traffic than other tools. This tool is the second tool listed on the above page. In my experience, the numbers I see for my high ranking pages tend to reflect the general trends indicated by the numbers generated with this tool. Note, this does not mean those pages see those exact numbers or even close. It is simply the general trend.

Use this tool to simply figure out if a keyword phrase is healthy or not.

 

About the Author

Paul Flyer loves to research the web and find resources and tools for building, maintaining and promoting websites. Based in Saint Louis, MO, he works in management and spends his free time sharpening his web development and copy writing skills. Feel free to contact Paul with any questions, comments or ideas. He is also available to help you with your own website.