The Query function in Google Sheets is a powerhouse! It combines the capabilities of arithmetic functions with filtering abilities and you can use dynamic settings using nested vlookups. Hannah is going to simplify the query function, show you how to get started, along with some demonstrations on the power these unlocks for you.
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ABOUT ME
Technical SEO Consultant with over 10 years
experience, having worked for agencies such as
StrategiQ and SEOgadget (now Builtvisible).
Awarded the Digital Marketing Award in 2018 at
the DevelopHER awards for my innovations and in-
house tools and the Inspiration Award in 2019.
HAN
Freelance Consultant
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SEARCH CONSOLE QUICK INSIGHTS
This tool works entirely on Query
functions and is effectively
advanced search features to help
you explore your data.
This tool uses relatively simple
queries unlike the Cannibalisation
Explore.
DETAILS
DOWNLOAD
bit.ly/GSCsheet
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CANNIBALISATION EXPLORER
Using Google Data Studio, this
tool helps you discover potential
cannibalisation.
This uses blended GSC data via
the API to count landing pages
per query and compare metrics.
DETAILS
DOWNLOAD
bit.ly/KW-C
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CANNIBALISATION EXPLORER
This sheet compliments the
Data Studio report and uses
the exported data.
It returns the keyword with
the count of URLs, the top 10
URLs transposed with
impression distribution shown.
DETAILS
DOWNLOAD
bit.ly/KW-C
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BEN COLLINS
It allows you to use powerful database code (a pseudo-
SQL, Structured Query Language, the code used to
communicate with databases) to manipulate your data in
Google Sheets and it’s SUPER powerful.
https://www.benlcollins.com/
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BEN COLLINS
It allows you to use powerful database code (a pseudo-
SQL, Structured Query Language, the code used to
communicate with databases) to manipulate your data in
Google Sheets and it’s SUPER powerful.
It’s arguably the most powerful function in Google Sheets.
https://www.benlcollins.com/
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INTRODUCING QUERY
It combines filtering with arithmetic functions and
aggregation such as AVG, SUM, MAX, COUNT, allowing
you to both cleanse and calculate in a single query.
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Select A where A contains '"&A17&“’
=if(isblank(A20),"(None matching)",concatenate("(found "&counta(A19:A)+1)&")")