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Generate SEO keyword search volume data using Google API

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1. Workflow Overview

Use Case Generate accurate search volume data for SEO keyword research: You have a list of potential keywords to target for your website SEO but don't know their actual search volume You need histo...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.noop, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Generate SEO keyword search volume data using Google API
Workflow name
Generate SEO keyword search volume data using Google API

Use Case

Generate accurate search volume data for SEO keyword research:

  • You have a list of potential keywords to target for your website SEO but don't know their actual search volume
  • You need historical data to identify seasonal trends in keyword popularity
  • You want to assess keyword difficulty to prioritize your content strategy
  • You need data-driven insights for planning your SEO campaigns

What this Workflow Does

The workflow connects to Google's Keyword Planner API to retrieve keyword metrics for your SEO research:

  • Fetches monthly search volume for each keyword
  • Provides historical trends data for the past 12 months
  • Calculates keyword difficulty scores
  • Delivers competition metrics from Google Ads

Setup

  1. Fill the Set 20 Keywords with up to 20 Keywords of your choosing in an array e.g. ["keyword 1", "keyword 2",...]
  2. Create a Google Ads API account and add credentials to Get Search Data node
  3. Replace the Connect to your own database with your own database for the output

How to Adjust it to Your Needs

  • Change the Set 20 Keywords node input to a source of your choosing e.g. Airtable database with 20 keywords
  • Connect to output source of your choosing

More templates and n8n workflows >>> @simonscrapes

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 ‘Test workflow’

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

Block 2 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 3 - Split Out by KW

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

Block 4 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note25

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note26

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note19

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note20

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note21

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

Block 10 - Set >=20 Keywords

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

Block 11 - Connect to your own database.

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

Block 12 - Get Search Data

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Generate SEO keyword search volume data using Google API
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories Market Research
Author simonscrapes
Published 24 Oct 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2494/2494.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 Generate SEO keyword search volume data using Google API do?

Use Case Generate accurate search volume data for SEO keyword research: You have a list of potential keywords to target for your website SEO but don't know their actual search volume You need histo...

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.