Actions28
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Overview
This node integrates with the DataForSEO API to retrieve backlink statistics in bulk. Specifically, the "Get Bulk Backlink Stats" operation allows users to submit up to 1000 targets (pages, domains, or subdomains) in a single request and receive aggregated backlink metrics for each target. This is useful for SEO professionals and digital marketers who want to analyze backlink profiles at scale, monitor link-building campaigns, or perform competitive backlink research efficiently.
Practical examples include:
- Checking backlink counts and quality metrics for multiple client websites simultaneously.
- Comparing backlink profiles of competitor domains or specific pages.
- Aggregating backlink data to identify trends or potential link opportunities across many URLs.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Targets | A collection of up to 1000 targets for which backlink stats will be retrieved. Each target can be a domain, subdomain, or webpage URL. Domains and subdomains should be specified without https:// or www. prefixes, while pages require full absolute URLs including http:// or https://. The URLs in one request cannot belong to more than 100 different domains. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing backlink statistics for one of the requested targets. The exact structure depends on the DataForSEO API response but typically includes fields such as backlink counts, referring domains, link quality scores, and other backlink-related metrics.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the DataForSEO API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
- The node sends POST requests to
https://api.dataforseo.com/v3. - Proper API credentials must be set up in n8n to authenticate requests.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Exceeding the limit of 1000 targets per request or specifying URLs from more than 100 different domains will likely cause errors.
- Incorrectly formatted URLs (e.g., missing protocol for page URLs or including
https:///www.in domain names) may result in invalid request errors. - Network connectivity or authentication failures if API credentials are missing or invalid.
Error messages:
"Something went wrong": Generic error thrown when the operation function is not found or an unexpected failure occurs. Verify that the resource and operation parameters are correctly set.- Credential or API errors returned from the DataForSEO API will be surfaced as node execution errors; check your API key validity and quota limits.