Yaron Been

Yaron Been

Collect YouTube Channel Stats & Contact Info with Google Sheets and SerpAPI

Workflow Overview

This advanced n8n automation is a powerful channel research and intelligence gathering tool designed to transform raw YouTube channel data into actionable insights. By intelligently connecting multiple APIs and data sources, this workflow:

  1. Discover Channel Metrics :

    • Automatically retrieves channel statistics
    • Captures detailed performance indicators
    • Provides comprehensive channel intelligence
  2. Performs Deep Analysis :

    • Extracts recent video performance data
    • Calculates engagement metrics
    • Aggregates view count insights
  3. Uncovers Contact Information :

    • Attempts to retrieve public email addresses
    • Provides direct outreach opportunities
    • Enhances lead generation capabilities
  4. Seamless Data Logging :

    • Automatically updates Google Sheets
    • Maintains a live intelligence dashboard
    • Preserves historical channel data

Key Benefits

  • ๐Ÿค– Full Automation : Continuous channel intelligence gathering
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis : Comprehensive performance insights
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Real-Time Tracking : Always-updated channel metrics
  • ๐Ÿ” Lead Generation : Direct contact information extraction

Workflow Architecture

๐Ÿ”น Stage 1: Channel Identification

  • Google Sheets Trigger : Detects new channel additions
  • YouTube Data API : Fetches channel statistics
  • Comprehensive Metric Collection :
    • Subscriber count
    • Total view metrics
    • Channel overview

๐Ÿ”น Stage 2: Video Performance Analysis

  • Recent Video Retrieval : Fetches 5 latest uploads
  • View Count Aggregation :
    • Calculates total recent views
    • Provides engagement snapshot
  • Performance Insights : Measures content effectiveness

๐Ÿ”น Stage 3: Contact Discovery

  • SerpAPI Integration : Attempts email extraction
  • Public Contact Information :
    • Retrieves available email addresses
    • Supports outreach and networking

๐Ÿ”น Stage 4: Data Compilation

  • Intelligent Data Formatting
  • Google Sheets Update
  • Live Intelligence Dashboard

Potential Use Cases

  • Marketing Teams : Influencer research
  • Sales Professionals : Lead qualification
  • Content Strategists : Competitive analysis
  • Recruitment Specialists : Talent scouting
  • Business Development : Partnership identification

Setup Requirements

  1. YouTube Data API

    • Google Cloud API credentials
    • Configured API access
  2. SerpAPI Account

    • API key for email extraction
    • Web scraping permissions
  3. Google Sheets

    • Connected Google account
    • Prepared tracking spreadsheet
    • Appropriate sharing settings
  4. n8n Installation

    • Cloud or self-hosted instance
    • Workflow configuration
    • API credential management

Future Enhancement Suggestions

  • ๐Ÿค– AI-powered channel scoring
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Advanced trend analysis
  • ๐Ÿ”” Automated alert system
  • ๐ŸŒ Multi-platform channel tracking
  • ๐Ÿง  Machine learning insights generation

Technical Considerations

  • Implement robust error handling
  • Use exponential backoff for API calls
  • Maintain flexible data extraction strategies
  • Ensure compliance with platform terms of service

Ethical Guidelines

  • Respect content creator privacy
  • Use data for legitimate research
  • Maintain transparent data collection practices
  • Provide opt-out mechanisms

Connect With Me

Ready to unlock YouTube channel insights?

๐Ÿ“ง Email : Yaron@nofluff.online

๐ŸŽฅ YouTube : @YaronBeen

๐Ÿ’ผ LinkedIn : Yaron Been

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