Thanks for the extra information. I can pass that along to our clients so
at least they know we're not just incompetent. I find the AW API
exasperating because of things like this. Every other API we code for is
simple, straightforward and actually returns the results you would expect.
You
I'm using v201209 of the TargetingIdeaService to get the Local Monthly and
Global Monthly Search volumes for a set of keywords.
As an example, let's say the keywords are: *how to get rid of dark circles*
In the AdWords Keyword Tool (exact match, USA location) it returns 12,100
as the count for