Data Loaders
Search Google
Overview:
The Google Search block is designed to facilitate the searching and fetching of real-time data from Google using the Serp API. This powerful tool allows users to obtain relevant search results efficiently, perfect for a variety of applications.
This block currently is only available for Starter, Pro and Enterprise keyflow accounts. To run this block, navigate to your credentials page and add your Serp API Key.
Inputs & Outputs
| I/O | Feature | Type | Simple Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| input | query | string | The search term or query for Google, with a maximum length of 255 characters. |
| input | results_count | number | Specifies the maximum number of results to fetch from Google, up to a limit of 10. |
| output | title | string[] | An array containing the titles of web pages returned in your search results. |
| output | links | string[] | An array providing the links to these web pages. |
| output | snippets | string[] | A collection of small excerpts from each sourced web page. |
| output | current_page_link | string | The actual link for your current Google search query directly on Google’s site. |
| output | next_page_link | string | null/undefined if no next page exists; provides a link for accessing further result pages if available. |
Use Cases
Consider how this block can enhance various real-world scenarios:
- Research Gathering: Ideal for efficiently collecting detailed information across multiple online sources like articles or studies when conducting extensive research.
- Brand Monitoring: Enables tracking mentions and online visibility concerning specific brands or products by monitoring search engine results regularly.
- Market Analysis: Useful in compiling insights and analyzing competitive data by gathering relevant information found during market studies based on targeted queries.
- Real-time Data Retrieval: Provides immediate data acquisition about unfolding events—perfectly suited for applications where keeping users updated with current trends is essential.
In summary, whenever you need quick access to comprehensive real-time information through internet searches, the Search Google block proves invaluable!