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Identify competitor content gaps across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini with SE Ranking

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

1. Workflow Overview

Who is this for Marketing teams tracking AI SEO performance Content strategists planning editorial calendars SEO teams doing competitive intelli...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, @seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seranking, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.code, 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 Eugene.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Identify competitor content gaps across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini with SE Ranking
Workflow name
Identify competitor content gaps across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini with SE Ranking

Who is this for

  • Marketing teams tracking AI SEO performance
  • Content strategists planning editorial calendars
  • SEO teams doing competitive intelligence

What this workflow does

Identify content opportunities by analyzing where competitors outrank you in AI search and traditional SEO.

What you'll get

  • AI visibility gaps across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini
  • Keyword gaps with search volume and difficulty
  • Competitor backlink authority metrics
  • Prioritized opportunities with HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW scoring
  • Actionable recommendations for each gap

How it works

  1. Fetches AI search visibility for your domain and competitor
  2. Compares metrics across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini
  3. Extracts competitor's top-performing prompts and keywords
  4. Analyzes competitor backlink authority
  5. Calculates opportunity scores and prioritizes gaps
  6. Exports ranked opportunities to Google Sheets

Requirements

  • Self-hosted n8n instance
  • SE Ranking community node installed
  • SE Ranking API token (Get one here)
  • Google Sheets account (optional)

Setup

  1. Install the SE Ranking community node
  2. Add your SE Ranking API credentials
  3. Update the Configuration node with your domain and competitor
  4. Connect Google Sheets for export (optional)

Customization

  • Change source for different regions (us, uk, de, fr, etc.)
  • Adjust volume/difficulty thresholds in Code nodes
  • Modify priority scoring weights

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 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 3 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 7 - Manual Trigger

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

Block 8 - Configuration

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

Block 9 - Your Domain - ChatGPT

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Your Domain - Perplexity

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Your Domain - Gemini

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Wait (Rate Limit)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 13 - Competitor - ChatGPT

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Competitor - Perplexity

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Competitor - Gemini

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Merge AI Visibility Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 17 - Calculate AI Gaps

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

Block 18 - Competitor Top Prompts

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Competitor Top Keywords

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 20 - Competitor Backlink Authority

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 21 - Extract Top Prompts

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

Block 22 - Extract Top Keywords

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

Block 23 - Gap Keywords - Full Metrics

Type / Role
@seranking/n8n-nodes-seranking.seRanking - seRanking
Config choices
Version 1

Block 24 - Merge All Intelligence

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 2.1

Showing the first 24 of 34 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Identify competitor content gaps across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini with SE Ranking
Complexity advanced
Nodes 34
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Eugene
Published 18 Dec 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/11929/11929.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 Identify competitor content gaps across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini with SE Ranking do?

Who is this for Marketing teams tracking AI SEO performance Content strategists planning editorial calendars SEO teams doing competitive intelli...

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, AI Summarization use case.