You can set up a connection between Klipfolio and your Ahrefs data to display your SEO metrics on a dashboard.
This article includes:
- Options for visualizing my Ahrefs data
- Connecting my Ahrefs data in Klipfolio
- Adding an Ahrefs pre-built data source
- Adding an Ahrefs custom-built data source
- Creating an Ahrefs custom Klip
- More about Ahref's API and queries
What options do I have for visualizing my Ahrefs data?
Create data visualizations based on pre-built options or build your own. The choice is yours!
Pre-built by Klipfolio
Take advantage of our pre-built data sources to gather the data most meaningful to you.
- Ahrefs pre-built data sources: Data sources provide the foundation for Klip building, so we suggest you create a data source as a first step (before building Klips and adding them to your dashboard). Our pre-built data sources focus on the most sought-after Ahrefs data and are found on the Service Connectors page, available from this link or from your list of data sources. When you select a service connector from this page, the data source for that service is automatically added.
Custom-built by you
Taking the time to learn how to create your own data sources and Klips unlocks your data and enables you to control, manipulate, and transform it, leading you to unprecedented insights into your business.
- Custom data sources: When you create a custom data source, you can either use the pre-built data source as a starting point from which to write your own query or you can write your own queries from the ground up and build a data source from scratch. You create custom-built data sources in the Service Connectors page, accessible from this link or from your list of data sources.
- Custom Klips: Using our Klip Editor, you can construct and manipulate your data, including integrating multiple data sources, to produce unique, custom-built data visualizations. You create custom Klips from either your list of Klips or your Dashboard.
Regardless of whether you choose pre-built, custom-built, or a combination of both, before you can start building Klips and dashboards you need to connect to Ahrefs data in Klipfolio.
How do I connect to Ahrefs data in Klipfolio?
When you connect your Ahrefs data to Klipfolio, you will be prompted to connect your Ahrefs account by entering your username and password.
Doing so creates a connection that enables Klipfolio to securely access your Ahrefs account. By default, your connection name looks like this: yourname@Ahrefs<date and time created>. You can modify the default connection name when you create a new connection or from your list of connections, accessed by clicking your Account Name (located at the bottom of the left navigation sidebar) and selecting Account > Connected Accounts or by clicking the 
button in the left navigation sidebar and selecting Connections.
You can use and reuse the same account connection every time you connect to Ahrefs. If you have trouble accessing an existing connection, your OAuth token may have expired. Go here for troubleshooting tips.
How do I add an Ahrefs pre-built data source?
To add an Ahrefs pre-built data source:
- Navigate to the Service Connectors page in Klipfolio and choose Ahrefs from the list.
- Select a pre-built data source from the left section of the Choose a pre-built or custom connection page.
- If this is your first time connecting to Ahrefs:
- Click Connect an account. Enter your Ahrefs login credentials and click Next. If prompted, click Allow Access to enable Klipfolio to securely access your Ahrefs data. Click Continue.
- If you have connected with Ahrefs before:
- Select an existing connection (token) from the drop-down list and click Continue.
- On the Configure your data source page, enter your Ahrefs domain or URL in the text box in the following format: acme.com.
Note: If you have an Ahrefs subscription, you can enter any domain or URL. If you do not have an Ahrefs subscription, the only domain or URL you can enter (and still get data) is ahrefs.com. - Click Get data or, if you want to modify the pre-built data request, click Switch to Custom settings.
Note: If you switch back to the Basic settings page after making changes in the Custom settings page, your changes will not be saved. - Ensure this is the data you’re looking for. If you’re using Klips, optionally select the checkbox to Model your data. If you’re using PowerMetrics, which requires modelled data sources, you’ll automatically enter the modeller after clicking Continue. Learn more about modelling data sources.
- Click Continue.
- Name, choose refresh settings, and, optionally, share your data source.
- Click Save.
If you clicked Switch to Custom settings:
- On the Configure your data source page, modify the Query URL to get the data you want. You can use the existing information in the Query URL text box as a base. It was auto-filled based on the pre-built data source you selected on the Choose a pre-built or custom connection page.
- Click Get data.
- Ensure this is the data you’re looking for. If you’re using Klips, optionally select the checkbox to Model your data. If you’re using PowerMetrics, which requires modelled data sources, you’ll automatically enter the modeller after clicking Continue. Learn more about modelling data sources.
- Click Continue.
- Name, choose refresh settings, and, optionally, share your data source.
- Click Save.
How do I create an Ahrefs custom-built data source?
To create an Ahrefs custom-built data source:
- Navigate to the Service Connectors page in Klipfolio and choose Ahrefs from the list.
- On the Choose a pre-built or custom connection page, click Create a custom Ahrefs data source.
- If this is your first time connecting to Ahrefs:
- Click Connect an account. Enter your Ahrefs login credentials and click Next. If prompted, click Allow Access to enable Klipfolio to securely access your Ahrefs data. Click Continue.
- If you have connected with Ahrefs before:
- Select an existing connection (token) from the drop-down list and click Continue.
- On the Configure your data source page, either run the query already provided, or edit that query using Ahrefs API documentation to bring back the exact data you need.
- Click Get data.
- Ensure this is the data you’re looking for. If you’re using Klips, optionally select the checkbox to Model your data. If you’re using PowerMetrics, which requires modelled data sources, you’ll automatically enter the modeller after clicking Continue. Learn more about modelling data sources.
- Click Continue.
- Name, choose refresh settings, and, optionally, share your data source.
- Click Save.
How do I create an Ahrefs custom Klip?
You create custom Klips from either your list of Klips or your Dashboard. You choose a data visualization format, for example, a pie chart, gauge, or table, and decide whether you want to use an existing data source or create a new one. In the Klip Editor, there are limitless opportunities to modify, relate, and display your data. See the following related articles for more information and get building!
More about Ahref's API and queries
Klipfolio connects to hundreds of services in the cloud that have a REST API. If you take the time to learn your service’s API to create queries for the data you want, your possibilities are endless. Here’s a quick overview video on APIs and Klipfolio:
If you need assistance using APIs, enlist a data analyst or developer.
Refer to the Ahrefs API documentation to discover more data requests.
See the reference table below for API related information and sample queries.
| API Documentation | Ahrefs API documentation |
|
Authentication Method |
OAuth Token Authentication |
| Response Format | JSON |
|
API Limits and Notes |
If you have an Ahrefs subscription, you can query any domain or URL. If you do not have an Ahrefs subscription, the only domain or URL you can query (and still get data) is ahrefs.com. |
| Sample Queries |
For a list of domain rankings in descending order:
For a list of backlinks and details about the referring pages:
Note: When you enter your URL in the query, it must be in the following format: |