Automated Live Backlink Checker & Auditor
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Automatically verify the live status and dofollow/nofollow attribute of your backlinks. This n8n workflow integrates with Google Sheets and DataForSEO to streamline your backlink auditing process, saving valuable time and ensuring data accuracy.
About This Workflow
This powerful n8n workflow transforms the tedious task of backlink auditing into an effortless automated process. It begins by fetching a list of potential 'lost links' from your Google Sheet, including the backlink URL and the expected landing page. For each entry, it intelligently extracts the domain and then leverages the DataForSEO On-Page API to crawl the backlink URL. After a brief wait, it retrieves the crawl results, meticulously checking if your specified landing page link exists on the backlink page and whether it carries a 'dofollow' attribute. Finally, it updates your Google Sheet in real-time with the precise status: 'Live', 'Lost', or 'Lost (Nofollow)', providing an invaluable resource for SEO professionals and link builders.
Key Features
- Google Sheets Integration: Seamlessly read your backlink data and write real-time status updates directly into your Google Sheets.
- DataForSEO On-Page API Utilization: Leverage powerful crawling capabilities to verify link existence and attributes with precision.
- Dofollow/Nofollow Detection: Automatically distinguish between live dofollow links and those that are nofollow or entirely lost.
- Automated Backlink Status Updates: Get instant, accurate status reports on your backlink profile without manual checking.
- Customizable Link Validation Logic: Adapt the workflow to check for specific landing page URLs within the crawled backlink.
How To Use
- Prepare your Google Sheet: Ensure your Google Sheet contains columns for 'Backlink URL' (the page linking to you) and 'Landing page' (the specific URL on your site you expect to be linked). This workflow expects these columns to be in the 'D' and 'E' range, respectively.
- Connect Google Sheets: Configure the 'Reads Google Sheets' node with your Google Sheets credentials and select the correct document and sheet name.
- Configure DataForSEO Credentials: Provide your HTTP Basic Authentication credentials for DataForSEO in both the 'Sends HTTP POST Request to DataForSEO' and 'Sends HTTP links request to DataforSeo' nodes.
- Run the Workflow: Trigger the 'When clicking 'Test workflow'' node to initiate the backlink audit process. The workflow will iterate through your sheet, crawl each backlink, and update the status directly in your Google Sheet.
- Review Results: Check your Google Sheet for updated 'Status' values indicating 'Live', 'Lost', or 'Lost (Nofollow)'.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "e2b85736-18b3-40f7-9e99-6e0d721b699a",
"name": "Automated Live Backlink Checker & Auditor",
"nodes": 6,
"category": "Marketing",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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