🎯 Pull references from Google AI mode to Google Sheets with DataForSEO
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Description
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Who’s it for
SEO analysts and marketers who want to capture and analyze source references from Google’s AI Mode answers, track competitor mentions or measure brand visibility in generative search features.
What it does
This workflow automates the process of gathering source references from Google’s AI Mode results. Using the DataForSEO SERP API, it extracts the source title, URL, and domain, and records that data in Google Sheets. You can use this template to monitor how often your site appears in AI-generated answers or what competitor domains get mentioned for your target keywords.
How it works
Triggers on your chosen schedule (default: every 7 days). Calls the DataForSEO SERP API for your keyword. Extracts and cleans Google AI Mode results. Stores the data in a Google Sheet.
Requirements
- n8n instance
- DataForSEO account
- A Google Sheet that contains the Source, Domain, URL, Title, and Text columns (as in the example: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCjkjyVxrtpTUQenHeR3B07xfEZ489mhuVidjhGOO7I/edit?usp=sharing).
Customization
You can change the schedule or swap the Google Sheet for BI dashboards or reporting tools.
🔗 Nodes Used
Google Sheets, Schedule Trigger
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File