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Track new ranked keywords in Google Sheets with DataForSEO and Slack alerts

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1. Workflow Overview

Once a week, this workflow automatically scans Google for newly ranked keywords for your domains us...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.aggregate, n8n-nodes-dataforseo.dataforseolabsapi, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Track new ranked keywords in Google Sheets with DataForSEO and Slack alerts
Workflow name
Track new ranked keywords in Google Sheets with DataForSEO and Slack alerts

Once a week, this workflow automatically scans Google for newly ranked keywords for your domains using the DataForSEO API. It pulls the latest data for every target you track, stores a fresh snapshot in Google Sheets, and compares it to the previous run. Any newly ranked keywords are automatically added to a dedicated Google Sheet, creating an easy-to-review log. Lastly, the workflow sends a short summary to Slack, so your team can quickly see what’s changed without manual checks.

Who’s it for

SEO specialists and marketers who want to automatically track newly ranked keywords for their target domains and get quick weekly updates without doing manual Google checks.

What it does

This workflow automatically fetches new keywords your domains started ranking for on Google using DataForSEO Labs API, saves them into Google Sheets, and sends you a Slack summary so you can quickly see what’s changed.

How it works

Triggers on your chosen schedule (default: once a week). Reads your keywords and target domains from Google Sheets. Extracts fresh ranking data from Google via DataForSEO API. Compares the results with the previous run. Adds newly ranked keywords into a dedicated Google Sheet. Sends a weekly summary message to Slack.

Requirements

  • DataForSEO account
  • A spreadsheet in Google Sheets with your keywords that matches the required column structure (as in the example).
  • A spreadsheet in Google Sheets with your target domains that matches the required column structure (as in the example).
  • Slack account

Customization

You can easily customize the workflow by changing the schedule, exporting results to dashboards and other tools (such as Looker Studio and BigQuery) instead of Google Sheets, and modifying the Slack message text.

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 - Aggregate

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

Block 2 - Get ranked keywords

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-dataforseo.dataForSeoLabsApi - dataForSeoLabsApi
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Get previous keywords

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

Block 4 - Get targets

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

Block 5 - Find new keywords

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

Block 6 - Append keyword in sheet

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

Block 7 - Run every Monday

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 12 - Aggregate1

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

Block 13 - Merge "items" with DFS response

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

Block 14 - Set "items" field

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

Block 15 - Merge "items" with last response

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

Block 16 - Clear sheet (Keywords)

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

Block 17 - Loop Over Targets

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

Block 18 - Send a message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.4

Block 19 - Sticky Note7

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

Block 20 - Has more pages?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 21 - Split out (items)

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

Block 22 - Filter (has new keywords)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 23 - Initialize "items" field

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track new ranked keywords in Google Sheets with DataForSEO and Slack alerts
Complexity advanced
Nodes 23
Categories Market Research
Author DataForSEO
Published 12 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13332/13332.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 Track new ranked keywords in Google Sheets with DataForSEO and Slack alerts do?

Once a week, this workflow automatically scans Google for newly ranked keywords for your domains us...

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.