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Overview

The node integrates with the DataForSEO API to retrieve backlink ranking data in bulk. Specifically, the "Get Bulk Backlink Rank" operation allows users to submit up to 1000 targets (pages, domains, or subdomains) and obtain their backlink rank metrics in a single request. This is useful for SEO professionals and digital marketers who want to analyze backlink profiles at scale, monitor link-building campaigns, or assess the authority of multiple web properties efficiently.

Practical examples:

  • An SEO analyst wants to check the backlink ranks of 500 competitor domains to identify strong link sources.
  • A marketing team monitors the backlink ranks of their own website’s key landing pages and subdomains to track improvements over time.
  • Agencies managing multiple client websites gather backlink rank data in bulk to generate comprehensive reports.

Properties

Name Meaning
Targets A collection of up to 1000 targets to query backlink ranks for. Each target can be a domain, subdomain, or webpage URL. Domains and subdomains should be specified without https:// or www. prefixes. Pages must include the full absolute URL including http:// or https://. Note that all URLs in one request cannot belong to more than 100 different domains.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects where each object corresponds to the backlink rank data for one of the specified targets. The exact structure depends on the DataForSEO API response but typically includes backlink rank metrics such as:

  • Domain or page identifier
  • Backlink rank score or value
  • Additional backlink-related statistics or metadata

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active DataForSEO API account with valid API credentials (API key/token).
  • The node expects these credentials to be configured in n8n under a generic API authentication credential.
  • Internet access to https://api.dataforseo.com/v3 is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Exceeding the limit of 1000 targets per request will likely cause errors.
    • Including URLs from more than 100 different domains in a single request may result in API rejection.
    • Incorrectly formatted URLs (e.g., missing protocol for pages or including www. for domains) can lead to invalid input errors.
    • Network connectivity problems or invalid API credentials will cause authentication or connection failures.

  • Error messages and resolutions:

    • "Invalid targets format" — Ensure URLs follow the required formatting rules.
    • "Too many targets/domains" — Reduce the number of targets or ensure domains count does not exceed 100.
    • "Authentication failed" — Verify API credentials are correctly set in n8n.
    • "Request limit exceeded" — Check API usage limits and throttle requests accordingly.

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