Automate RSS Content to Blog Posts with AI(GPT 4o),Review, Approve and Publish to WordPress & LinkedIn

Automate your blogging process with this powerful n8n automation workflow designed to research, draft, approve, and publish blog posts to WordPress and LinkedIn. This all-in-one solution leverages AI to generate engaging blog ideas, crafts SEO-optimized content, manages an approval process, and seamlessly publishes to multiple platforms—all while tracking progress in a Google Sheet. Perfect for bloggers, content marketers, and businesses looking to scale their content production with minimal effort.

What It Does

• Daily Blog Idea Generation: Uses OpenAI to brainstorm trending blog topics in your niche (e.g., Tech, Lifestyle, Finance), complete with titles, keywords, and detailed prompts.
• Content Creation: Generates SEO-optimized blog drafts with ChatGPT, including structured headings, paragraphs, and meta descriptions for better search rankings.
• Approval Workflow: Sends email notifications with draft links for approval or rejection, updating the Google Sheet with statuses.
• Multi-Platform Publishing: Automatically publishes approved posts to WordPress as blog articles and LinkedIn as text posts with hashtags, including the article URL for cross-promotion.
• Progress Tracking: Logs all steps (idea generation, drafting, approval, publishing) in a Google Sheet for transparency and easy oversight.

Key Features

• AI-Powered Content Creation: Leverages OpenAI (e.g., gpt-4o) for idea generation, keyword research, and blog drafting.
• SEO Optimization: Includes meta descriptions and keyword-rich content to boost search visibility.
• Automated Publishing: Integrates with WordPress API and LinkedIn API for seamless multi-platform posting.
• Approval System: Features email-based approval with webhooks to update statuses in real-time.
• Customizable: Adjustable prompts, publishing schedules, and templates to match your brand’s voice and style.

Setup Requirements

Before getting started, ensure you have the following:

1. n8n Instance
   • A self-hosted or cloud-based n8n instance to run the workflow.
2. API Credentials
   • OpenAI: API key for idea generation and content drafting (HTTP Header Authentication).
   • Google Sheets & Drive: OAuth2 credentials for tracking and storage.
   • Gmail: OAuth2 credentials for approval notifications.
   • WordPress API: Application Password or OAuth2 credentials for posting (requires a WordPress site with API access enabled).
   • LinkedIn API: OAuth2 credentials for posting (requires a LinkedIn Developer account and app).
3. Google Sheet Configuration
   • Create a Google Sheet named "Blog Posts" with a tab "Content Pipeline".
   • Add columns: Timestamp, ID, Topic, Title, Keywords, Meta Description, Draft_Status, Content, Publish_Status, Article URL, Approval.
   • Share the sheet with the Google Sheets credential email.
4. Google Drive Setup
   • Create a "Blog Drafts" folder in Google Drive to store draft files.
   • Note the folder ID for use in the workflow.
5. Social Media Accounts
   • WordPress site with API access enabled.
   • LinkedIn account with API access for posting.

Setup Instructions

1. Import the Workflow
   • Download the provided n8n workflow JSON file and import it into your n8n instance.
   • Alternatively, manually create nodes based on the detailed guide included.
2. Configure Credentials
   • Add each API key or OAuth2 credential in n8n’s credential manager.
3. Set Up Google Sheet
   • Prepare the "Blog Posts" Google Sheet with the specified columns and share it.
4. Configure Google Drive
   • Set up the "Blog Drafts" folder and update its ID in the workflow.
5. Test the Workflow
   • Run the workflow manually to verify each node’s functionality.
   • Check email notifications, Google Sheet updates, and published posts on WordPress and LinkedIn.
6. Schedule Automation
   • Enable the daily triggers (e.g., idea generation at 8 AM, publishing at 6 PM) to automate the process.

Benefits

• Time-Saving: Automates the entire blogging process from research to publishing, freeing up your time.
• Scalable: Handles multiple blog posts weekly with minimal intervention.
• SEO Boost: Creates search-optimized content to increase organic traffic.
• Multi-Platform Reach: Expands your audience by publishing to both WordPress and LinkedIn.

Notes

• Rate Limits: Be aware of API limits (e.g., LinkedIn’s posting limits per day).
• Customization: Modify prompts, schedules, or templates to align with your content strategy.
• Support: Includes a detailed guide with node configurations and troubleshooting tips.

Purchase Includes

• n8n Workflow JSON File
• Detailed Setup Guide (Markdown File)
• Google Sheet Fields Template