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Automate SEO analysis for multiple domains with Ahrefs and Google Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. Fetch SEO and traffic information from ahref for a list of domains in a Google Sheet. This is gr...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpclient, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Michael Muenzer.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate SEO analysis for multiple domains with Ahrefs and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Automate SEO analysis for multiple domains with Ahrefs and Google Sheets

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

Fetch SEO and traffic information from ahref for a list of domains in a Google Sheet. This is great for marketing research and SEO workflow optimizations and saves tons of time.

How it works

  • We'll import domains from the Google sheet
  • We use an SEO MCP server to fetch data from ahref free tooling
  • The fetched data is stored in the Google sheet

Set up steps

  • Copy Google Sheet template and add it in all Google Sheet nodes
  • Make sure that n8n has read & write permissions for your Google sheet.
  • Add your list of domains in the first column in the Google sheet
  • Add MCP credentials for seo-mcp

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Loop Over Items

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 3 - Parse JSON

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Add Traffic Data To Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 5 - Parse JSON1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Add Domain SEO Data To Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 7 - Get Domains in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 8 - Get SEO Stats

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpClient - mcpClient
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Get Traffic

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpClient - mcpClient
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate SEO analysis for multiple domains with Ahrefs and Google Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories Market Research
Author Michael Muenzer
Published 05 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7010/7010.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate SEO analysis for multiple domains with Ahrefs and Google Sheets do?

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. Fetch SEO and traffic information from ahref for a list of domains in a Google Sheet. This is gr...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Market Research use case.