I started another campaign today and...

Nothin's happening

[punditman]

I started another campaign about 6 hrs. ago. So far - 1 impression, 0 clicks. All key words read as normal, but it sure looks like nothing is happening, or Google is really behind on their stats.

And I keep reading of a lot of glitches on this board with people starting new campaigns. Is there some generalized problem here? I can't see that I've done anything wrong at my end, but then again, anything's possible.

[zeus661]

Of all the keywords you have listed do you know how many search have been performed on those keywords in the last 30 days?

[mike_ppc]

I assume you already double your budget and search for the keywords yourself!?

[punditman]

I have now increased my daily budget to the recommended amount. Now how do I see how many of these words have been searched for in the last 30 days?

[running scared]

> Last 30 days

You can't I am afraid. You can use the traffic estimater to get some idea. It is fair to say that the only way to really find out is to let the campaign run for a bit.

BTW reporting stats will invariably be a few hours behind.

[patient2all]

Now how do I see how many of these words have been searched for in the last 30 days?

I can't live without a free tool called Good Keywords.

I have lots and lots of adgroups, more than I can easily track everyday. Sometimes after about 2 weeks I'll notice one that never got an impression even though that should be highly unlikely.

I just re-save the ad with a minor change and it kicks off.

patient2all

[kaylowe]

Occasionally I have seen Google show no stats at all for hours! Once it was most of a day! It is not unusual to show no activity for awhile. Give it a chance.

Kay

[edit_g]

Now how do I see how many of these words have been searched for in the last 30 days?

You could always use the Overture keyword tool:
[inventory.overture.com...]
(US market, go to your local Overture for a local version)

[Wlauzon]

Sometimes it can take a few hours for the actual data on clicked keywords to update. Often on a new word I seem to get only partial data for a day or so, then it gets into the pipeline or something.

[patient2all]

You could always use the Overture keyword tool:

I have no vested interest in the free Good Keywords tool, but may I add that what it does is shell the Overture List (US and UK) plus some other engines in a very neat little user friendly, well written program.

I use it constantly. It's one of those deals you can store as a stub in your system tray at will. I should be decent and upgrade to the full version for all it's provided me with!

Actually, it's probably in my best interests to say no more :)

patient2all