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Export search console results to 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

How it works This workflow gets the search console results data and exports this to google sheets. This makes it easier to visualize and do other SEO related tasks and activities without having to ...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Export search console results to Google Sheets
Workflow name
Export search console results to Google Sheets

How it works

This workflow gets the search console results data and exports this to google sheets. This makes it easier to visualize and do other SEO related tasks and activities without having to log into Search Console

Setup and use

  1. Set your desired schedule
  2. Enter your desired domain
  3. Connect to your Google sheets or make a copy of this sheet.

Detailed Setup

  • Inputs and Outputs:
  • Input: API response from Google Search Console regarding keywords, page data, and date data.
  • Output: Entries written to Google Sheets containing keyword data, clicks, impressions, CTR, and positions.
  1. Setup Instructions:
  • Prerequisites:

  • An n8n instance set up and running.

  • Active Google Account with access to Google Search Console and Google Sheets.

  • Google OAuth 2.0 credentials for API access.

  • Step-by-Step Setup:

  1. Open n8n and create a new workflow.
  2. Add the nodes as described in the JSON.
  3. Configure the Google OAuth2 credentials in n8n to enable API access.
  4. Set your domain in the Set your domain node.
  5. Customize the Google Sheets document URLs to your personal sheets.
  6. Adjust the schedule in the Schedule Trigger node as per your requirements.
  7. Save the workflow.
  • Configuration Options:
  • You can customize the date ranges in the body of the HttpRequest nodes.
  • Adjust any fields in the Edit Fields nodes based on different data requirements.
  1. Use Case Examples:
  • Useful in tracking website performance over time using Search Console metrics.
  • Ideal for digital marketers, SEO specialists, and web analytics professionals.
  • Offers value in compiling performance reports for stakeholders or team reviews.
  1. Running and Troubleshooting:
  • Running the Workflow:

  • Trigger the workflow manually or wait for the schedule to run it automatically.

  • Monitoring Execution:

  • Check the execution logs in n8n's dashboard to ensure all nodes complete successfully.

  • Common Issues:

  • Invalid OAuth credentials – ensure credentials are set up correctly.

  • Incorrect Google Sheets URLs – double-check document links and permissions.

  • Scheduling conflicts – make sure the schedule set does not overlap with other workflows.

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 - Split Out

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

Block 2 - Edit Fields

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 3 - Split Out1

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

Block 4 - Edit Fields1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 5 - Split Out2

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

Block 6 - Edit Fields2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 7 - date

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

Block 8 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note17

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

Block 12 - Set your domain

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 13 - Get query Report

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

Block 14 - Get Page Report

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 16 - Update queries to Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 17 - Update Pages to Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 18 - Update date report to sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

3. Summary Table

Workflow Export search console results to Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 18
Categories Market Research
Author Zacharia Kimotho
Published 07 Dec 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2613/2613.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 Export search console results to Google Sheets do?

How it works This workflow gets the search console results data and exports this to google sheets. This makes it easier to visualize and do other SEO related tasks and activities without having to ...

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.