Google AdWords keyword tool now providing...

If there is one complaint about the AdWords Keyword Tool historically it has been getting actual or estimated numbers for searches on a keyword or phrase.  Well, today Google started providing keyword volume estimates!

From the Google Inside AdWords blog:

Based on advertiser feedback, and our commitment to provide useful tools and information for our advertisers, we’ve now added search volume data to the Keyword Tool.

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These approximate numbers are intended to provide better insight into keywords’ monthly and average search volumes than previously provided by the tool.

If you’re new to Google AdWords, their Keyword Tool previously provided a visual cue which indicated search volume.

If you want to check it out and your not currently an AdWords user you can use Google’s AdWords external keyword tool.