Template of GEO Results & Rank Tracking
Brief
Performs search queries on Perplexity.ai to capture AI-generated answers and monitor brand visibility in generative search results.
What does GEO Results & Rank Tracking do do?
This template simulates a user asking a question on Perplexity.ai. It captures the full text of the AI's response, which is essential for "Generative Engine Optimization" (GEO).
By automating these searches, you can track how AI search engines perceive your brand, what competitors they recommend, and whether your product appears in "Best of" lists without manually checking every day.
What data can you scrape from Perplexity ?
Platform: Perplexity.ai
Data Points:
- AI Generated Answer (Full Text)
- Citations / Sources (The links Perplexity references)
- Related Questions (suggested follow-ups)
How to use GEO Results & Rank Tracking do ?
This template is executed by the "Track AI search rankings" n8n workflow. 2. Provide Input: You must map the Search Query generated by the AI Agent to this template’s input field. 3. Output: The template returns the text response from Perplexity. 4. Next Steps: The output is sent to Google Sheets for logging and an AI Agent for grading (Green/Yellow/Red).
Why scrape Perplexity ?
As users shift from traditional Google Search to AI Answer Engines, tracking your "Generative" ranking is crucial.
- Audit Visibility: Verify if your brand appears when users ask "Best [Category] tools".
- Competitor Analysis: See who Perplexity recommends instead of you.
- Reputation Management: Monitor the sentiment of AI answers regarding your brand.
This template is the core component of the "Track AI search rankings from Perplexity to Google Sheets and Slack" workflow. It can be modified to target other AI engines like ChatGPT if needed.
