Set aside time to understand a ranking change
When a ranking shift needs attention, reserve a focused block to inspect the relevant Ahrefs data.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create Event
Creates an event on a google calendar, needing rfc3339 utc start/end times (end after start) and write access to the calendar. by default, adds the organizer as an attendee unless exclude organizer is set to true.
Why this helps
A ranking change can trigger distracting research without a dedicated time to understand it.
- Creates a focused investigation block for a specific change.
- Keeps ranking analysis separate from other immediate tasks.
- Allows you to provide context and timing in the request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ahrefs and Google Calendar once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation with a name, prompt, report channel, and trigger.
- 3Tell Notis to review the Ahrefs ranking data for the named page or keyword and create an investigation block at the date and duration you provide.
- 4Choose notis_webhook as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real ranking change and verify the calendar event.
Questions about this workflow
Will it know why rankings changed?
Ahrefs data can inform an investigation, but it may not establish a cause. Use the event to review evidence and note uncertainty.
Do I need to name a page or keyword?
Yes. Include the page or keyword you want Notis to examine.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ahrefs to Google Calendar. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ahrefs triggers
Google Calendar actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Insert Calendar into List
Inserts an existing calendar into the user's calendar list.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Update Calendar List Entry
Updates an existing entry on the user\'s calendar list.
Delete Calendar
Deletes a secondary calendar. use calendars.clear for clearing all events on primary calendars.
Update Calendar
Updates metadata for a calendar.
Clear Calendar
Clears a primary calendar. this operation deletes all events associated with the primary calendar of an account.
Create Event
Creates an event on a google calendar, needing rfc3339 utc start/end times (end after start) and write access to the calendar. by default, adds the organizer as an attendee unless exclude organizer is set to true.
Delete event
Deletes a specified event by `event id` from a google calendar (`calendar id`); this action is idempotent and raises a 404 error if the event is not found.
Create a calendar
Creates a new, empty google calendar with the specified title (summary).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ahrefs and Google Calendar, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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