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Detect e-commerce platforms & technology stacks with Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

A production ready n8n workflow that automatically analyzes websites to detect e commerce platforms, frameworks, payment gateways, and technology stacks. Perfect for lead generation, competitive an...

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, 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 Ajay Yadav.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Detect e-commerce platforms & technology stacks with Google Sheets
Workflow name
Detect e-commerce platforms & technology stacks with Google Sheets
A production-ready n8n workflow that automatically analyzes websites to detect e-commerce platforms, frameworks, payment gateways, and technology stacks. Perfect for lead generation, competitive analysis, and market research.

🎯 Use Cases Lead Generation: Identify potential e-commerce clients

Competitive Analysis: Analyze competitor technology stacks

Market Research: Understand technology adoption trends

Sales Intelligence: Qualify prospects based on their tech stack

Agency Services: Automated technology audits for clients

⚡ Key Features Comprehensive Detection 50+ E-commerce Platforms: Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, etc.

Modern Frameworks: React, Vue.js, Next.js, Angular, WordPress, Gatsby

Payment Gateways: Stripe, PayPal, Square, Klarna, Razorpay, Braintree

E-commerce Features: Cart, Catalog, Checkout, Wishlist, PWA capabilities

Custom E-commerce: Detects custom-built e-commerce solutions

Production-Ready Features Intelligent Error Handling: Specific error types (DNS, SSL, timeout, 404, 500, etc.)

Rate Limiting: Respectful 2-second delays between requests

Batch Processing: Processes domains in chunks of 5 for optimal performance

Retry Logic: 3 attempts with exponential backoff for failed requests

SSL Handling: Ignores certificate issues for broader compatibility

Smart Domain Processing Multiple Detection Methods: 8 different approaches to extract domain names

Protocol Auto-Addition: Automatically adds https:// to bare domains

Domain Cleaning: Removes www, paths, and query parameters

HTML Meta Extraction: Fallback domain detection from og:url and canonical tags

Advanced Analysis Confidence Scoring: 0-100% accuracy rating for each detection

Comprehensive Logging: Detailed console output for debugging

Multiple Triggers: Manual execution or scheduled automation

Flexible Output: Updates Google Sheets with structured results

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 - URL Preprocessor

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

Block 3 - Get row(s) in sheet1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 4 - Split In Batches1

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

Block 5 - HTTP Request1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 6 - Rate Limiting Wait1

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

Block 7 - Enhanced Technology Detection1

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

Block 8 - Update Enhanced Results1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 9 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 10 - Sticky Note

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Detect e-commerce platforms & technology stacks with Google Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories Lead Generation, Multimodal AI
Author Ajay Yadav
Published 28 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7991/7991.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 Detect e-commerce platforms & technology stacks with Google Sheets do?

A production ready n8n workflow that automatically analyzes websites to detect e commerce platforms, frameworks, payment gateways, and technology stacks. Perfect for lead generation, competitive an...

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 Lead Generation, Multimodal AI use case.