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Find low-competition keyword opportunities with DataForSEO

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1. Workflow Overview

Low competition keyword finder What it does: Discovers all keywords a domain ranks for and analyzes their difficulty, trends, and intent. Identifies opportunities based on actual ranking data ra...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.aggregate, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.merge

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Find low-competition keyword opportunities with DataForSEO
Workflow name
Find low-competition keyword opportunities with DataForSEO

🔍 Low competition keyword finder

What it does: Discovers all keywords a domain ranks for and analyzes their difficulty, trends, and intent. Identifies opportunities based on actual ranking data rather than suggestions.

How it works:

  1. Reads domain seeds from Google Sheets (with location/language settings)
  2. Fetches all keywords the domain ranks for (Keywords For Site API)
  3. Gets keyword difficulty scores for each keyword (Bulk Keyword Difficulty API)
  4. Combines data with search trends, intent classification, and backlink metrics
  5. Writes comprehensive results to keywords_opportunities sheet

Setup Requirements:

  • DataForSEO API credentials (Basic Auth)
  • Google Sheets with input columns: seed, location_name, language_name, limit
  • Output sheet: keywords_opportunities

Data Captured:

  • Keyword & Search Volume
  • Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Trends
  • Keyword Difficulty (0-100)
  • Search Intent (main + foreign)
  • Average Backlinks
  • Last Updated Time
  • SE Type & Location/Language codes

Best For:

  • Competitor keyword analysis
  • Content gap identification
  • Monitoring domain keyword portfolio
  • Finding keywords you already rank for

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 - Sticky Note

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

Block 2 - Find n8n's IP

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 3 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 4 - Read Seeds

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

Block 5 - Format Data

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

Block 6 - Collect All Results

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

Block 7 - Write to Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

Block 8 - Loop Over Domains

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

Block 9 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 10 - Get Keyword Difficulty

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

Block 11 - Get Keywords

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

Block 12 - Merge

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 13 - Flatten Data

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note6

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Find low-competition keyword opportunities with DataForSEO
Complexity advanced
Nodes 18
Categories Market Research
Author Dahiana
Published 25 Nov 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/11216/11216.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 Find low-competition keyword opportunities with DataForSEO do?

Low competition keyword finder What it does: Discovers all keywords a domain ranks for and analyzes their difficulty, trends, and intent. Identifies opportunities based on actual ranking data ra...

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.