Question : Google AdWords phrase vs. exact match combinations

Hi guys,
  Concerning Google Adwords. We know there are various ways of presenting keyword search terms, broad match, "phrase match", [exact match] and so on. This question is not about the differences between them.
  However, I really can't get my head around what happens if you have, say a phrase match and an exact match in the same ad group eg. "polar bear" and [polar bear].
  Is this self penalizing ? Should identical phrase matches and exact matches be run in separate ad groups perhaps ?
  If any experts are genuinely knowledgeable about this then it would be great to hear opinions. The most I have really come across about this is from a possibly (probably) uncertain source which is Chris Carpenter/Jeff Alderson and their various schemes in which they claim it's a good idea ...

thanks and best wishes

RetroRocker

Answer : Google AdWords phrase vs. exact match combinations

You're assuming that people can spell correctly. Anyhow.

Apogee Web Consulting's site has good web tips on exact match bidding:
http://www.apogee-web-consulting.com/sem_articles/exact-match-bidding.html
http://www.apogee-web-consulting.com/sem_articles/google_adwords_marketing.html

You could also use a keyword research tool, such as:

SEO Book Keyword Suggestion Tool
http://tools.seobook.com/general/keyword/
http://tools.seobook.com/general/keyword/source.php

Google AdWords Keyword Tool
https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

Overture Search Term Suggestion Tool
http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchinventory/suggestion/

WordTracker Keyword Research Tool
http://www.nichebotclassic.com/wt/
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