Find the pages with the most estimated search traffic
See which pages appear to attract organic visitors and use that list to focus your next review.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Pages by traffic overview
Retrieves a list of pages from a specified website, ordered by their estimated organic search traffic. this endpoint is part of the ahrefs site explorer tool and provides valuable insights into which pages on a website are performing well in terms of attracting organic search visitors. it's useful for identifying top-performing content, understanding traffic distribution across a site, and prioritizing optimization efforts. the endpoint returns data such as page urls, estimated traffic, and other relevant metrics. it's important to note that the traffic data is an estimation based on ahrefs' algorithms and may not exactly match actual analytics data. this tool is particularly useful for seo professionals, content strategists, and website owners looking to analyze and improve their site's organic search performance.
Why this helps
Choosing which pages to study first can be difficult when a site has more content than time available.
- Focuses review on pages with estimated search traffic.
- Helps uncover content patterns worth learning from.
- Reduces the effort of manually choosing sample pages.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Ahrefs to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation prompt to retrieve Ahrefs pages by traffic for the site named in a channel post.
- 3Select the Slack Channel Message Received trigger.
- 4Choose a channel for run reports and test with your own or a competitor site.
Questions about this workflow
Is the traffic figure exact analytics data?
No. Ahrefs traffic values are estimates and may differ from actual analytics.
Can this help with competitor content research?
Yes. Request the overview for a competitor domain and use the top pages as research starting points.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Ahrefs. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack 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.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
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.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
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.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
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.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
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.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
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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