Is the Google Keyword Planner Necessary for SEOs Anymore?

After Google shut access to the keyword planner to everyone but those with active AdWords campaign the SEO world lit up with anger. But, was this just? Is there really a need for the Planner any more? Google claimed it was a “glitch” but it looked like anything but. John and Ross also touch on some algo updates and a question from one of their listeners.

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