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Automate SERP keyword ranking checks in Google Sheets via RapidAPI

This automation workflow allows users to easily monitor and track the search engine results page (SERP) rankings for specific keywords across different countries.

By leveraging the SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API through RapidAPI and integrating with Google Sheets, the workflow automates the process of fetching real-time SERP data and logging the results in a structured spreadsheet. This tool is particularly useful for SEO professionals, digital marketers, and anyone who needs to maintain visibility into keyword performance across regions. The workflow includes features like handling unsuccessful queries, waiting before logging data, and providing a straightforward configuration experience through an n8n form.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 16sEst. cost: $0.001
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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Retrieves real-time SERP data for specified keywords from RapidAPI
  • Logs keyword rankings and metadata in a Google Sheets document
  • Handles unsuccessful API queries and waits before recording new data
  • Allows easy configuration of keywords, countries, and other settings
  • Generates a structured spreadsheet for analyzing keyword performance

How it works

1
Trigger

Collect keyword and country inputs

The workflow starts by receiving keyword and country inputs through a Google Sheets form. This allows the user to specify the search terms and target locations they want to monitor.

2
Logic

Fetch SERP data using RapidAPI

The workflow then uses the SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API, accessed through RapidAPI, to fetch the current search engine results page (SERP) rankings for the specified keyword and country combination.

3
Logic

Check SERP API response

The workflow checks the response from the SERP API. If the response is empty (i.e., no results found), it logs a 'No results found' message to the Google Sheets spreadsheet. Otherwise, it proceeds to the next step.

4
Action

Log SERP data to Google Sheets

If the SERP API response contains valid data, the workflow logs the keyword, country, and the full API response to the designated Google Sheets spreadsheet for further analysis and tracking.

5
Logic

Wait before logging data

The workflow pauses for 5 seconds before logging the SERP data to the spreadsheet, to avoid overwhelming the API with rapid requests.

Setup guide

1

Add SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API credential

1. Go to the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Add a new credential for 'SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API'. 3. Provide your RapidAPI key and host as the credential details.

2

Configure Google Sheets integration

1. Go to the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Add a new credential for 'Google Sheets'. 3. Complete the OAuth authentication flow to grant Latenode access to your Google Sheets account.

3

Add SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API request node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add an HTTP Request node. 2. Select the 'SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API' credential you created earlier. 3. Configure the request to send a POST request to the SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API, passing the 'Keyword' and 'Country' as parameters.

4

Add Google Sheets node to log results

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add a Google Sheets node. 2. Select the Google Sheets credential you created earlier. 3. Map the 'Keyword', 'Country', and 'serpResults' data from the SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API response to the appropriate Google Sheets columns.

5

Configure error handling and timeouts

1. Add an If node after the SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API request. 2. Check if the 'serpResults' array in the API response is non-empty. 3. If results are found, add a Wait node to pause for 5 seconds before logging the data. 4. If no results are found, add a second branch with a Wait node and a Google Sheets node to log a 'No result found' message.

Requirements

A RapidAPI account with access to the SERP Keyword Ranking Checker API
A Google Sheets account with a spreadsheet created to store the SERP data
The Latenode workspace set up with the Google Sheets and Code nodes configured to connect to the necessary services
Defined keywords and country codes to track SERP rankings

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Common questions about this template

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