Quick overview
This template automatically extracts citation sources that appear in Google AI Mode responses using the DataForSEO API and stores them in Google Sheets. The workflow collects valuable reference data such as source titles, URLs, and domains, allowing you to analyze which websites are cited in AI-generated answers for your target keywords.
Who it’s built for
This template is designed for SEO specialists, digital marketers, and content strategists who want to monitor how Google’s AI search features reference web sources. It’s particularly useful for teams that track brand visibility in generative search results, analyze competitor mentions, or study which domains Google AI Mode relies on for specific topics.
Workflow breakdown
- The scenario runs on demand or on a scheduled basis.
- It sends a request to the DataForSEO API to retrieve Google AI Mode results for a specified keyword.
- The API returns AI-generated answers along with the referenced sources used to generate the response.
- The workflow extracts structured data such as the source title, domain, URL, and citation text.
- Each reference is automatically stored as a new row in Google Sheets for further analysis and monitoring.
What you get
You get a continuously updated dataset of websites cited in Google AI Mode answers for your target keywords. This data helps you monitor which domains Google’s AI relies on, track how often your own website appears in AI-generated responses, and analyze competitor visibility in generative search results.
What you need to get started
- DataForSEO account and API credentials (your API login and password).
- A Google Sheets document for storing the reference data with next columns: Source, Domain, URL, Title, Text.
- Connected DataForSEO and Google Sheets integrations in Make.
