SEO Keyword Difficulty & SERP Analysis with RapidAPI and Google Sheets

🚀 Automated Keyword Difficulty & SERP Checker with Google Sheets Integration

Description:
This n8n workflow automates keyword SEO analysis by collecting user input via a form, querying the Difficulty Checker API on RapidAPI to retrieve keyword difficulty and SERP data, and storing the results in Google Sheets for further SEO tracking and decision-making.

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🔗 Node-by-Node Breakdown

1. 📝 On form submission

Triggers the workflow by capturing keyword and country from a user-submitted form.

2. 🌐 Keyword Difficulty Checker

Makes a POST request to the Keyword Difficulty Checker API on RapidAPI to fetch keyword difficulty index and SERP results.

3. 📦 Reformat 1

Extracts only the keywordDifficulty value from the API response JSON.

4. 📊 Keyword Difficulty Checker1

Appends the keyword and its difficulty index to the "backlink overflow" Google Sheet for structured keyword tracking.

5. 📦 Reformat 2

Extracts the serpResults list from the API response for additional ranking data.

6. 📄 SERP Results

Stores the extracted SERP data into the "backlinks" Google Sheet for ranking comparison and analysis.

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✅ Benefits of This Workflow

• Automation of SEO research — Eliminates manual keyword analysis by integrating with the Keyword Difficulty Checker API on RapidAPI.
• Real-time keyword tracking — Automatically stores difficulty scores and SERP results into Google Sheets.
• Scalable — Easily extendable for bulk keyword analysis or reporting.
• Reliable data source — Uses trusted third-party API (Keyword Difficulty Checker) for accurate and updated metrics.
• No code — Built with n8n, enabling low-code/no-code automation without writing backend services.

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💡 Use Cases

1. Content Planning for SEO Teams
   Identify low-competition keywords using real-time difficulty scoring to prioritize blog content.

2. Client SEO Reporting
   Track and present SERP visibility and keyword trends in Google Sheets dashboards.

3. Keyword Competition Monitoring
   Periodically monitor keyword rankings and adjust backlink strategy accordingly.

4. Freelance SEO Projects
   Save time by automating research tasks using the Keyword Difficulty Checker API on RapidAPI.

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🔑 How to Obtain Your API Key for Keyword Difficulty Checker API

1. Sign Up or Log In
   Visit RapidAPI and create a free account using your email or social login.

2. Go to the API Page
   Navigate to the Keyword Difficulty Checker API by PrineshPatel.

3. Subscribe to the API
   Click Subscribe to Test, then choose a pricing plan that fits your needs (Free, Basic, Pro).

4. Get Your API Key
   After subscribing, go to the Security tab on the API page to find your X-RapidAPI-Key.

5. Use Your API Key
   Add the API key to your HTTP request headers:

   X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
   

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