Quick overview
This Make.com template automatically tracks when keywords earn a featured snippet position in Google search results using the DataForSEO API. Instead of manually checking search result pages, the workflow pulls featured snippet ranking data and captures the ranked keywords that appear in featured snippets – helping you stay on top of search opportunities without manual effort.
Who it’s built for
This template is ideal for SEO specialists, content marketers, digital strategists, and growth teams who actively optimize for featured snippets and want automated visibility into when new keywords achieve that status. It’s especially useful for teams monitoring search performance and capturing opportunities that can drive visibility and traffic gains.
Workflow breakdown
- A trigger starts the workflow.
- The scenario queries the DataForSEO Labs API for your domain.
- The workflow filters the results to identify keywords that currently hold a featured snippet position in Google search results.
- Newly ranked featured snippet keywords are extracted and saved to the Google Sheet.
- An email is sent with details of the newly earned featured snippet keyword.
What you get
You get a fully automated system that detects and outputs newly ranked keywords appearing in featured snippets, saving you the time and effort of manually checking positions. The workflow provides a streamlined feed of emerging featured snippet opportunities so you can quickly act on them in your content and SEO strategy.
What you need to get started
- DataForSEO account and API credentials (your API login and password).
- A Make.com account with the DataForSEO integration connected.
- A Gmail account for sending notifications
- A spreadsheet in Google Sheets with your keywords, following the required column structure (as in the example).
- A spreadsheet in Google Sheets with your target domains, following the required column structure (as in the example).
