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Automate keyword difficulty analysis and SERP data in Google Sheets

This Latenode automation template provides SEO and marketing analytics capabilities by automating the process of analyzing keyword difficulty and SERP (search engine results page) data using the RapidAPI Keyword Difficulty Checker API.

The workflow collects user input via a form, queries the API to retrieve the necessary data, and stores the results in Google Sheets for further analysis and decision-making. This streamlined solution helps digital marketers and SEO professionals enhance their keyword research and optimization efforts, providing valuable insights to improve their online visibility and performance.

Updated Apr 12, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Automates the process of analyzing keyword difficulty and SERP data using the RapidAPI Keyword Difficulty Checker API.
  • Collects user input via a form to perform keyword research and optimization.
  • Retrieves the necessary data from the API and stores the results in Google Sheets.
  • Enables digital marketers and SEO professionals to enhance their keyword research and optimization efforts.
  • Provides valuable insights to improve online visibility and performance by analyzing the collected data.

How it works

1
Trigger

Initiate Workflow on Form Submission

The workflow is triggered when a user submits a form containing the necessary inputs, such as keywords and country information, to be analyzed.

2
Logic

Reformat Keyword and Country Inputs

The inputs from the form are reformatted to match the required format for the RapidAPI Keyword Difficulty Checker API.

3
Action

Query Keyword Difficulty Checker API

The reformatted keyword and country inputs are used to query the RapidAPI Keyword Difficulty Checker API, which provides data on keyword difficulty and SERP (search engine results page) information.

4
Logic

Split Keyword Difficulty and SERP Results

The data returned from the API is split into two separate data sets: one containing the keyword difficulty information and the other containing the SERP results.

5
Action

Store Keyword Difficulty Data

The keyword difficulty data is appended to a Google Sheets spreadsheet for further analysis and decision-making by digital marketers and SEO professionals.

6
Action

Store SERP Results Data

The SERP results data is also appended to a separate Google Sheets spreadsheet for further analysis and optimization of marketing and SEO strategies.

Setup guide

1

Add RapidAPI Credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for the RapidAPI integration. 2. Enter your RapidAPI host and API key (or obtain an API key if you don't have one).

2

Configure Google Sheets Credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for the Google Sheets integration. 2. Connect your Google account and authorize Latenode to access your Google Sheets.

3

Set up Keyword Difficulty Checker Node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add a new Keyword Difficulty Checker API node. 2. Select the RapidAPI credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the API endpoint, request parameters, and any other node settings as needed.

4

Set up Google Sheets Nodes

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add two Google Sheets nodes: one for storing keyword difficulty data and one for storing SERP results. 2. Select the Google Sheets credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the Google Sheet and worksheet names where you want to store the data.

5

Configure Form Trigger Node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add a Form Trigger node. 2. Design the form fields for the user to input the keyword and country. 3. Connect the form trigger to the rest of the workflow nodes.

Requirements

Create a Google Sheets spreadsheet to store the keyword analysis results
Obtain a RapidAPI Keyword Difficulty Checker API key from the RapidAPI marketplace
Grant the Latenode workflow access to the Google Sheets spreadsheet
Configure the RapidAPI Keyword Difficulty Checker API endpoint URL and API key within the Latenode workflow
For providers without a native connector in Latenode, use the JavaScript step with that service's API credentials (stored in Latenode Keys / Secrets).

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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