See the search landscape before the meeting
Get an Ahrefs SERP overview for the search questions already captured in the event details.
Trigger
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Action
Get serp overview
Retrieves a comprehensive overview of search engine results pages (serp) data for specified keywords or queries. this endpoint provides valuable insights into search performance, including historical data, search intent analysis, and detailed metrics for each keyword. it's particularly useful for seo professionals and digital marketers looking to optimize their content strategy and improve their website's search engine visibility. the serp overview can help identify trends, analyze competition, and inform content creation efforts based on real search data. note that while this endpoint offers a wealth of information, it may not provide real-time data and should be used for strategic planning rather than immediate tactical decisions.
Why this helps
Meeting preparation means opening the invite, extracting its search questions, then starting SERP research from scratch.
- Start with the queries already documented in the event.
- Review SERP context before the meeting starts.
- Keep research preparation connected to the calendar invite.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Ahrefs once in the Notis portal.
- 2In Automations, choose New Automation and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to identify explicit search queries in full event details and retrieve an Ahrefs SERP overview for each.
- 4Choose Calendar Event Sync as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real event that includes search questions in its details.
Questions about this workflow
Why use Calendar Event Sync?
It returns full event data, including details and attendees. Other event triggers may return only a summary or change metadata.
Will it invent queries from general meeting notes?
The instruction should tell Notis to use explicit search queries. Add the intended terms to the event details when they are not clear.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Ahrefs. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Ahrefs actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Backlinks stats retrieval
Retrieves comprehensive backlink statistics for a specified website or url using ahrefs' site explorer tool. this endpoint provides crucial data for seo analysis, including the total number of backlinks, referring domains, and potentially the domain rating (dr). it's essential for understanding a site's link profile, assessing its seo performance, and conducting competitive analysis. the tool is particularly useful when users need detailed insights into a website's backlink structure or when comparing the backlink profiles of multiple domains. note that the data returned is based on ahrefs' extensive web crawl and may not include very recent backlinks.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Batch Url Analysis
Performs a batch analysis on multiple urls or domains using ahrefs' powerful seo metrics. this endpoint allows users to retrieve key seo data for up to 100 targets simultaneously, streamlining the process of analyzing multiple websites or pages. it's particularly useful for comparing competitors, analyzing site sections, or processing large sets of urls efficiently. the endpoint offers customization options for selecting specific metrics, filtering by country, and choosing the calculation mode for volume-based metrics. while it provides comprehensive data, users should be aware of the 100-target limit per request and ensure they have sufficient api quota for large-scale analyses.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Domain rating for site explorer
Retrieves the domain rating (dr) for a specified domain. domain rating is an ahrefs metric that measures the strength and authority of a website's backlink profile on a logarithmic scale from 0 to 100. this endpoint should be used when you need to quickly assess the overall seo strength of a domain based on its backlink profile. it's particularly useful for competitive analysis, link building research, and evaluating potential partnership opportunities. the tool provides a single, easy-to-understand metric but does not offer detailed information about the backlinks themselves or other seo factors. for more comprehensive backlink analysis, consider using other ahrefs endpoints that provide more detailed backlink data.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Domain rating history
Retrieves the historical domain rating (dr) data for a specified domain over time. this endpoint is part of ahrefs' site explorer tool and provides insights into how a domain's authority has changed. it's useful for tracking the impact of seo efforts, analyzing competitors, or understanding long-term trends in domain strength. the tool returns a time series of domain rating values, allowing users to visualize changes in a domain's perceived authority according to ahrefs' metrics. it should be used when analyzing the historical performance of a domain in terms of its overall seo strength and backlink profile quality. note that this endpoint focuses solely on domain rating and does not provide other metrics like backlink counts or organic traffic data.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Explore keywords overview
Retrieves a comprehensive overview of keyword data from ahrefs' keywords explorer tool. this endpoint provides essential insights for seo professionals and content strategists, offering a summary of key metrics such as search volume, keyword difficulty, and potential traffic. it's ideal for users looking to get a quick snapshot of keyword performance and opportunities without diving into specific keyword details. the overview likely includes aggregate data and trends, helping users to make informed decisions about their keyword strategy. while it offers a broad perspective, it may not provide in-depth analysis of individual keywords. use this endpoint when you need a high-level view of your keyword landscape or to identify general trends in your niche.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Explore keyword volume by country
Retrieves the search volume data for specified keywords across different countries using ahrefs' keywords explorer tool. this endpoint allows users to obtain accurate search volume information, helping in keyword research and content strategy planning for specific geographic regions. it's particularly useful for seo professionals and content marketers looking to optimize their targeting for different markets. the endpoint provides monthly search volume data, which can be used to gauge the popularity and potential traffic of keywords in various countries. note that the data is based on ahrefs' extensive database and may not always exactly match real-time google search volumes.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Explore linked domains of a site
Retrieves a list of external domains that the specified target website or url links to, using ahrefs' site explorer functionality. this endpoint is crucial for analyzing a website's external linking structure, which can provide insights into its content strategy, partnerships, and overall seo approach. it's particularly useful for competitive analysis, link building strategies, and identifying potential opportunities or risks in a website's outbound link profile. the endpoint returns detailed information about each linked domain, including the number of links pointing to it from the target site.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Explore matching terms for keywords
The keywords explorer matching terms endpoint retrieves a list of keyword phrases that match or contain the specified keyword from ahrefs' vast database. this tool is part of ahrefs' keyword explorer functionality and is designed to assist in comprehensive keyword research for seo purposes. it returns matching terms along with their relevant metrics such as search volume, keyword difficulty, and potential traffic. this endpoint is particularly useful when expanding a seed keyword list, finding long-tail variations, or discovering closely related search terms. the tool takes into account the specified country for localized results, allowing for targeted keyword strategies in different markets. it's important to note that while this tool provides valuable keyword suggestions, it should be used in conjunction with other ahrefs features for a complete seo strategy.
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