Automate Your Content Creation with n8n: From Prompt to WordPress in Minutes
In today’s digital age, automation isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re running a blog, an agency, or managing content at scale, finding smarter ways to create and publish content can be a game-changer. That’s where n8n comes in.
Recently, I built a fully automated workflow using n8n that takes a single prompt and turns it into a scheduled, SEO-optimized WordPress blog post—no manual effort required. Let me walk you through what it does and how it works
The Workflow: From Prompt to Published
Here’s what my n8n workflow automates:
1. Trigger from Google Sheets
Everything starts from a Google Sheet. Whenever I add a new row with a prompt and the desired number of posts, the workflow kicks off. This gives me a flexible way to control content generation and posting frequency—perfect for editorial planning.
2. Generate SEO-Optimized Blog Posts with ChatGPT
Each prompt is sent to ChatGPT (or any compatible LLM), which returns a well-structured, SEO-friendly blog post. The content is generated in Markdown or HTML format, ready to be published.
3. Add SEO Metadata
The workflow extracts and generates:
- Title
- Meta Description
- Tags
- Slug
All these are formatted and included as part of the post’s metadata. You can customize this using tools like OpenAI or a fine-tuned model to ensure the SEO data matches your brand’s tone and style.
4. Post to WordPress via REST API
With everything in place, the post is published directly to your WordPress site using the WordPress REST API. Authentication is handled securely with application passwords or JWT tokens.
5. Schedule Posts Per Day
Rather than dumping all posts at once, I’ve built logic to schedule “X” number of posts per day. This ensures a steady stream of content over time, which is great for SEO and audience engagement.
Why Use n8n?
- Visual Workflow Editor: No-code/low-code setup makes it intuitive.
- Community-Powered: Lots of pre-built nodes and support.
- Self-Hosted or Cloud: You’re in control.
Scalable: Add steps like image generation, social media sharing, or keyword analysis.
Bonus Ideas for Scaling Further
- Integrate a keyword research tool (like Semrush or Ahrefs) to refine prompts.
- Use DALL·E or Midjourney to generate feature images.
- Auto-post to LinkedIn, Twitter, or Threads once a post goes live.
Build a newsletter from new blog posts using Mailchimp or ConvertKit.
Final Thoughts
This workflow has transformed how I create and publish content, allowing me to focus on creativity and strategy instead of formatting and scheduling. With n8n, the possibilities are endless—and this is just the beginning.
If you’re managing content at scale, give this setup a try. It’ll save you hours every week and help you maintain a consistent publishing cadence like a pro.
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I'm Jassim!
DevOps Engineer at Tech4Biz,
contributing to the development and Built a no-code workflow using n8n to automate WordPress content creation. When a new content link is added to Google Sheets, ChatGPT summarizes it and generates a polished WordPress post, which is then published in real-time via WordPress API—saving hours of manual work and ensuring consistent.