Quick overview
This workflow automates extracting source references from Google’s AI Mode search results using the DataForSEO SERP API and logs them into a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Instead of manually sifting through search results, this scenario collects titles, URLs, and domains cited in AI-generated summaries and stores them in a structured sheet for easy tracking and analysis.
Who it’s built for
This template is perfect for SEO specialists, content strategists, digital marketers, and researchers who want to monitor which domains and sources Google’s AI search features reference. It also helps teams uncover authoritative content patterns and track visibility opportunities within AI-enhanced search results.
Workflow breakdown
- The workflow is triggered manually or on a schedule.
- It sends a request to the DataForSEO SERP API for a chosen keyword.
- It extracts key details such as source title, URL, and domain.
- Each reference is written into a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a separate row.
What you get
You get an automated process that pulls all cited sources from Google’s AI Mode results and organizes them in Google Sheets. This provides a centralized, up-to-date dataset of referenced domains and pages, making it easier to analyze patterns, monitor visibility, and uncover insights without manual effort.
What you need to get started
- DataForSEO account and API credentials (your API login and password).
- A Google Sheet that contains the Source, Domain, URL, Title, and Text columns (as in the example).
- An n8n instance where the workflow can run manually or on a schedule.
