Keyword Corral – A Step by Step Walk Through

Jason Katzenback — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:17:24 +0000

A couple of days ago I posted the brand new keyword tool called “Keyword Corral” and the response has been pretty good except for the fact that there is no written documentation available. I did create a video but I knew that some written documentation would be needed, I just wanted to wait and see how the initial beta test has gone. I am pleased to see it going so well and so here is some training to help those who might have hit a snag or two.

First of all this software is meant to work directly with the Google “Traffic Estimator” data and is not meant to have just single keywords added. In my ebook “How to Build a Business Not Just a Blog” I wlk you through the steps of using Google’s tools and for those of you that went through the ebook, you will recognize the drastic time savings this tool can provide.

If you have not gone through the ebook, I highly recommend you do that first.

Over the next few days I will also be providing a smaller “Keyword Research” pdf that will accompany this tool but that is a few days away. This pdf will take you step by step thorugh the process of taking full advantage of this tool.

For now however, here is a quick overview of how to get started with KeywordCorral…

Step 1: Click on “Open the source file”

Step 2: Select the type of file you want to import (.txt or .csv)

Step 3: Once select “KeywordCorral” will import the data from the file. You can sort the data by clicking on the column headers. As in the below image, clicking on the column “Estimated Clicks/Day Lower” sorts the data from highest to lowest.

Step 4: Click on “Filter”.

Step 5: Now set the filter criteria. In the below image example, I have set it to filter out only the words that have at least 10 “Estimated Clicks / Day Lower”, 50 “Estimated Clicks / Day Upper” and the phrases must have at least 3 words in them.

Step 6: Once you have filtered the data, you can now select the keywords you are interested in and get the “allintitle” competition. To select more then one keyword, simply hold down the CTRL key and select all the keyword youare interested in. Then select “Get Competition”

Step 7: When you hit the “Get Competition” button, you will see the green progress bar across the top.

Step 8: Keyword Corral will now display the competition results under the competition column. This number uses the allintitle filter, so you know the competitors that are directly targeting that phrase.

Step 9: You can now select “Save All” and Keyword Corral will save all the data into a csv file.

Step 10: If you just want to save the keywords, then select “Save Keywords” and it will not save any data except for the keywords. This saves it to a .txt file.

Step 11: The “Reset” button will remove any filter settings you have applied. It does delete the filter settings, but it does un apply it. This way you can see all the keywords again and if you want to re apply the filter you will need to go back into the filter and click apply.

Hope you find this useful and would love to hear your feedback on this tool.

The Art of Making a Deal Online

Jason Katzenback — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:28:12 +0000

After spending quite a few years online, you tend to learn a few things about the internet- such as marketing, networking, and of course, making money. I have done my fair share of it all. My favorite activity, believe it or not, is making deals with people online. Why do I enjoy it? Well, who doesn’t love to negotiate? Haggling is a great way for both parties to get what they want under their own terms and standards. One of the best aspects of negotiating is that you do not have to be wealthy in order to get what you want; you simply need to drive a good bargain.

Although it can be fun, there are some rules to making the deal. Let’s face it- you may not know who is on the other side of the computer screen. You need to watch out for scammers, liars, and crooks. Unfortunately, I have had my fair share of dealings with these folks. I’m sure that I’m not alone in loving to negotiate and barter for goods and services. So, I’d like to take a minute to share some tips based on my own experiences with any like-minded individuals out there. When you want to conduct a deal, you should:

1) If you want to strike a deal with someone you met in an online community, the first step is to check their status within that community. Even if you’re a little familiar with the person, it’s also best to seek out some objective opinions before making your final decision. If you have never met this individual before, then ask them for some references; an honest person won’t mind taking a few steps to reassure you.

2) Get to know the person you are interesting in making a deal with. Visit their website or blog. Comment and contact them if you have any questions with anything that they are currently doing. Research is the key to forming an opinion of this individual; remember, you may want to conduct business with them again in the future.

3) Nobody wants to get the short end of the stick, so make sure that your deal is fair for all parties involved. Do not ask for too much and make sure you offer something just as valuable in return. I always make sure that I have something to offer someone, even if they do not want anything in return. It’s all about playing fair and sharing. If you can do both, then not only will they want to work with you again, but it will also leave them with a positive impression of you. They will remember you as being trustworthy and for caring about the person that you are negotiating with.

4) Sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and jump the gun. Before you contact another party with your proposal, make a checklist so that you won’t forget any pertinent details. You’ll want to let this person know who you are, a little bit about your background, what you’re looking for, and what you are able to offer in return. Once you’ve reached out to this person, don’t pester them for a response. Wait a suitable amount of time before attempting a follow up. Nobody likes to feel harassed; it can definitely ruin any potential deal.

All kinds of people make deals online and everyday: Internet Marketers and Affiliate Marketers have Joint Ventures, Bloggers ask for Reviews and Guest Posting, and even Work At Home Moms trade products or services. Just remember to keep it honest and fair in the process. Not only will you build a new relationship, but it will be win-win for you both.
Jackie
http://www.jackiesbizblog.com

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Keyword Corral – A Step by Step Walk Through

The Art of Making a Deal Online