Finding Datasets for Programmatic SEO Projects

This guide will help you locate valuable datasets for your programmatic SEO projects built with MPG. We'll also explore how to enhance your data using AI in Google Sheets.

Dataset Resources

• Data.gov: A vast library of over 300,000 open datasets from the US government, covering diverse topics.
• Awesome Public Datasets: A curated list of datasets on agriculture, climate, education, finance, sports, transportation, and more.
• r/datasets: A Reddit community with over 160,000 members sharing and discussing datasets.
• DoltHub: An SQL database platform offering bounties for crowd-sourced datasets.
• World Bank Open Data: Access over 3,000 datasets on agriculture, climate, economy, energy, gender, health, and more.
• data.world: A large collection of open datasets on various topics.
• Opendatasoft: A directory of over 25,000 datasets.
• data.gov.uk: UK government data on business, crime, government, society, transport, and more.
• Datahub: Features datasets on gas prices, airport codes, stock market data, etc.
• DataSN: A subscription-based service with large datasets (e.g., 7.2 million rows of restaurant, bar, and pub data).

Enhancing Data with AI in Google Sheets

To improve your datasets, we recommend using AI tools within Google Sheets. One excellent option is:

• GPT for Sheets™ and Docs:

  This tool can help you:

  • Generate additional content based on existing data.
  • Categorize and classify information.
  • Summarize large datasets.
  • Perform sentiment analysis.
  • Create custom formulas and functions.

Tips for Finding Specific Datasets

• Use Advanced Search Queries: Utilize Google search with queries like "best {topic} datasets" or "open data {industry}" to find niche-specific collections.
• Explore Online Communities: Visit subreddits or forums related to your topic of interest for community-curated datasets.
• Check Industry Websites: Look into industry-specific organizations or publications for specialized data.
• Attend Professional Events: Participate in data science conferences or webinars to learn about new dataset resources.
• Network with Peers: Connect with other programmatic SEO professionals to exchange dataset recommendations.

Remember: Always verify the quality, accuracy, and licensing of datasets before using them in your projects to ensure compliance and data integrity.