I'm chuckling that Microsoft actually went ahead and did exactly what I asked them to do ..two years ago..with the adCenter Add-in for Excel 2007 which allows an AdCenter user to do extensive keyword research and prediction of demand/pricing within Excel.

When I first started using AdCenter, a few years back, I found it useful for many ideas I was experimenting with - but I found myself having to do way too much work to pull the data out of AdCenter and put it into a spreadsheet form.

I first heard about the adCenter add-in for Excel early last month (Microsoft AdCenter adds Keywork Analysis Excel Spreadsheet plugin)  and just about all the work I did in the posts listed below, took me much longer because I didn't have the Excel Plug-in:

Here's the instructions (Direct from Microsoft) along with the chance to sign up for a Webinar on January 23rd, 2008:

Download the adCenter Add-in^Beta today to start researching keywords to help reach the right audience—and capture and convert the right customer.

 

Ready to get started?

Follow three simple steps to get the adCenter Add-in^Beta tool—and begin optimizing your campaigns today.

	1. Download a free Microsoft Office Professional with Excel 2007 60-day trial. adCenter Add-inBeta is only compatible with Microsoft Excel 2007. Already have Excel 2007? Jump ahead to step 2.

	2. Download the adCenter Add-inBeta.(64 MB, ZIP) Note: Transfer times may vary depending on connection type.

	3. Register for the webinar. Join our adCenter experts on January 23, 2008 to get the most out of this new tool and stay on top of your game.

adCenter Add-in ^Beta Support and Feedback

Check out what people are saying about the new adCenter Add-in^Beta in the adCenter Add-in forum. Learn tips, troubleshoot, and share your feedback.

 

Learn more about the adCenter Add-in tool:

Download the product guide. (515 KB, PDF)
Download the features list. (1 MB, PDF)
Download the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). (1.1 MB, PDF)
Download the installation guide. (884 KB, PDF)