Google Rank Checker; WordPress Plugin with Google API

Google Rank Checker is a WordPress plugin that provides the estimated Google position for a list of keywords and corresponding URLs. It also provides the competitive pages for any pre-defined keyword list on a keyword by keyword basis.

Let’s say for instance that you want to provide your clients or management with data showing the competitiveness of keywords they want to rank for. To obtain the data, enter the desired keywords and corresponding URLS; then leave the rest to the plugin. What better way to demonstrate to your prospective clients your SEO success than excellent Google ranking accuracy?

This plugin is an SEO tool using the 2011 Google API integration. A Google AdWords account (MCC Account) is needed in order to properly use this plugin. You will also need to apply to Google for API access.

How does it work?

• Defining a Google AdWords Account on an administration panel for the plugin.

  
  

  Settings (Rules to define):

  • Maximum CPC: – Maximum cost-per-click (CPC) is the highest amount that you are willing to pay for a click on your ad.
  • The top Google page defined as the lowest page you are interested in for ranking results. For example: If any keyword for a specific URL is on page 5 and you define 4 as top Google page, the keyword will not be shown on public pages, however you can still see it on the administration panel.
  • Min Cost Per Click: The minimum cost-per-click (CPC) bid that a keyword must have to trigger your ad above Google’s search results; based on the keyword’s Quality Score.
  • Calculates Annual Traffic Volume of specified keywords.
    

Adding new keywords.

There is an option on the administration panel for the plugin, where you can define the keywords, their URLs and the competitive pages of each keyword. This info needs to be added manually, but is very simple to do:

In this way the plugin will search on Google, using the 2011 Google API, for the keyword internet marketing services (see example 1) but just for all those results where the domain is optimum7.com and will display the results on a chart.

• What you get?

  You will get a chart with the following results:

  1. Keyword
  2. URL
  3. Competitive pages
  4. Position on Google
  5. AdWords Estimated Position
  6. AdWords Estimated Results
  7. Average CPC (cost-per-click)
  8. Estimated clicks per day
  9. Estimated clicks per month
  10. Monthly potential traffic
  11. Annual traffic value (this value will vary depending on the formula you defined previously )

  

• How many keywords can I add?

  As many as you want!
  But bear in mind that Google charges for API access. We suggest keeping the keyword list less than 200 terms. Remember that the plugin is just a bridge between you and Google AdWords.

  Google AdWords API developers are charged US$0.25 (or local currency equivalent) per 1000 API units consumed. The rate sheet defines how different API operations consume varying amounts of API units. While some operations consume just one unit, other types consume more. Every keyword is equivalent to 15 Google units.

• How to display the results on a WordPress page or Post?

  In order to create a WordPress Page or Post to show the results, you simply create a new page/post and paste any of the following codes into brackets:

  optimum7_google_ranking_checker_form

  


  In this view you will show to the public viewers the page and Position, the competitive pages, cost per click and the annual traffic value.

  optimum7_google_ranking_checker_form_2

  


  In this view you will show to the public the page and position, the competitive pages and the URL for every keyword.
  You can download the plugin at wordpress here.
  You are able to see a working example here
  If you have questions about this plug-in or need assistance, please contact Optimum7.

March 6, 2012

Written by Duran Inci

Duran Inci is an Internet Marketing Expert with over 10 years experience in E-business, including all forms of lead generation (including Search Engine Optimization) and web promotion. Duran has built and managed all aspects of Internet Marketing & E-commerce operations including, e-business planning, analytics, network integration and strategic partnerships. Duran has a strong history of building revenues through effective e-commerce strategies. The exceptional breadth of Duran’s technical skills ensures that Optimum7 clients have the best, most current tools available to maximize impact of their online marketing campaigns. He leads our entire development team in our Miami office.