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# Import Keywords from Google Sheets into Linkstonic

> Pull keyword lists directly from any Google Spreadsheet into Linkstonic — ideal for agencies and teams managing large or frequently updated keyword sets.

The Google Sheets import lets you maintain your keyword lists in a spreadsheet and bring them into Linkstonic with a single click. Instead of entering keywords one by one, you keep your list in Sheets — where your team can collaborate, add notes, and organize by client or campaign — and sync it to Linkstonic whenever you're ready.

<Note>
  Google Sheets import is available on Pro and Agency plans. On Starter, you can add keywords manually from the Keywords section.
</Note>

## Set up a Google Sheets import

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare your spreadsheet">
    Put one keyword per row in **column A**, starting from row 1. Linkstonic reads keywords from this column during import. You can use column B and beyond for notes, labels, or metadata — those columns are ignored during import.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check sheet accessibility">
    Make sure the spreadsheet is either shared with the Google account you use to log in to Linkstonic, or set to **Anyone with the link can view**. Linkstonic needs at least view access to read the contents.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Keywords → Import from Sheets">
    In Linkstonic, navigate to the **Keywords** section for your current brand and click **Import from Sheets**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the Sheet URL or ID">
    Copy the URL from your browser's address bar while the spreadsheet is open, or use just the Sheet ID from the URL. Paste it into the import field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the tab and column">
    Choose the specific sheet tab that contains your keywords, and confirm the column (column A by default).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Import">
    Click **Import**. Linkstonic reads the keywords from your sheet and adds them to your current brand's keyword list. Duplicate keywords are skipped automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips for organizing your keyword sheet

* **One sheet per brand.** If you manage multiple clients, keep each brand's keywords on a separate sheet tab within the same spreadsheet, or use separate spreadsheet files. This makes re-importing cleaner and reduces the chance of mixing up keyword sets.
* **Use column B for notes.** Add context like keyword priority, content status, or assigned writer in column B. These notes stay in your spreadsheet and don't interfere with the import.
* **Keep a header row.** If you use a header row (e.g., "Keyword" in A1), Linkstonic will import it as a keyword. Either remove headers before importing or start your keywords in column A from row 1 without headers.

## Re-importing to pick up new keywords

Google Sheets import is not a live sync — it's a manual import you trigger when you're ready. When you add new keywords to your spreadsheet, return to **Keywords → Import from Sheets** and run the import again. New keywords are added to your list; existing keywords are not duplicated or overwritten.

<Tip>
  Keep a single master keyword spreadsheet shared with your team. When the list changes, re-import to Linkstonic in seconds. This gives your team one source of truth for keywords without locking everyone into the Linkstonic interface.
</Tip>