Best tool to track SEO performance for keywords

[Rajat Garg]

Hi All,

I manage multiple websites and doing SEO work for them. I have been using multiple methods to track keyword performance (10 main keywords + variations ~ 100 for each site).

I have tried Webposition4 and it creates nice reports etc. However, I wanted your expert advise on the best tool to track the performance of keywords on SE.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Rajat Garg

[beu]

For ranking reports, I use IBP.

You can find it at ibusinesspromoter dot com.

[Ramsay]

According to me Search engines for different search terms. Be aware that these tools may contravene Search engines terms of service. Best known ranking tools include:
Advanced Web Ranking - I use this one most and recommend it. Also tracks PPC. Digital Point keyword tracking: Unlike the others, this is a free service, but can be used for smaller sites.

[kharen]

I have to use the tools in gorank.com ..

[jhen]

I'm using prsearch.biz rankmass to check keywords performance in different Search Engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN)

[seoguy]

Of course, there are many tools out there to monitor the performance of your website. You may want to check the following website to check which tool is good for you for what you want to achieve. SEO Dictionary Tools

All the best,

SEO Guy

[beu]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

Be aware that these tools may contravene Search engines terms of service.

Good point Ramsay!

[briche]

why, this is only for keyword checking,.... what is wrong with that?

[Tom Summer]

When you use such a tool, too many queries could be sent to search engines and this is what they don't accept. They don't accept automated tools, which I suppose that could block their servers, with the number of queries (that's what I think).

I also use Advanced Web ranking and I'm happy with it. They have friendly options which not sent too many queries to search engines. I never get banned by search engines. I also, appreciate their fast answer to my problems.

[beu]

automated queries use search engine resources.

[AussieWebmaster]

You need advanced analytics to go beyond what words are getting you traffic... if you want to learn which are making you money then you need to have something like WebSideStory whose software allows tagless tracking - you set it up with code on page and a cookie being set etc.

[beu]

Like Aussie said at the end of the day traffic won't pay the bills!

Conversions are what you need to be tracking and trying to get more of in the future.

Google Analytics is similar to WebSideStory, Omniture or others except it's FREE.

If you have a site making less than 1/2 a million USD, give it a try.

[AussieWebmaster]

Beu is right Google Analytics is fine for smaller companies.... the more expensive advanced services may not be the right fit financially.... grow to them

[TriCo]

you can try a lot of onlie stat tool for a site. as for me, I'm currently using statcounter and google analytics. I find them easy to use and understand.