Find the Algolia searches that return nothing
Put zero-result query patterns in a spreadsheet so you can decide which searches deserve attention.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
Why this helps
Queries that return nothing can represent missed demand, but they are hard to prioritize from scattered analytics.
- Surface repeated unsuccessful searches
- Compare query counts in a familiar spreadsheet
- Make search improvements easier to prioritize
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Algolia and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to review available Algolia query analytics for searches with zero results and write query counts and dates to Google Sheets, noting when the analytics do not expose this data.
- 4Choose a recurring schedule as the trigger.
- 5Choose where run reports go, then test with one real example.
Questions about this workflow
Does Algolia always provide zero-result query history?
Not necessarily for every setup or time range. The automation should use only analytics available through your connection and report when history is unavailable.
Will this workflow create new records in Algolia?
No. It reviews available search analytics and records the result in Google Sheets.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Algolia to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Algolia triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
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Webhook trigger
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Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
Append Dimension
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Batch update spreadsheet
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Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
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