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Auto-Generate SEO Blog Posts with Perplexity, GPT, Leonardo & WordPress

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✨ SEO Blog Post Automation with Perplexity, GPT, Leonardo AI & WordPress

This workflow automates the creation and publishing of weekly SEO-optimized blog posts using AI and publishes them directly to WordPress — with featured images and tracking in Google Sheets.


🧠 Who is this for

This automation is ideal for:

  • Startup platforms and tech blogs
  • Content creators and marketers
  • Solopreneurs who want consistent blog output
  • Spanish-speaking audiences focused on startup trends

⚙️ What it does

  • ⏰ Runs every Monday at 6:00 AM via CRON
  • 📡 Uses Perplexity AI to research trending startup topics
  • 📝 Generates a 1000–1500 word article with GPT in structured HTML
  • 🎨 Creates a cinematic blog image using Leonardo AI
  • 🖼️ Uploads the image to WordPress with alt text and SEO-friendly filename
  • 📰 Publishes the post in a pre-defined category
  • 📊 Logs the post in Google Sheets for tracking

🚀 How to set it up

  1. Connect your credentials:

    • Perplexity API
    • OpenAI (GPT-4.1 Mini or similar)
    • Leonardo AI (Bearer token)
    • WordPress (Basic Auth)
    • Google Sheets (OAuth2)
  2. Customize your content:

    • Adjust the prompt inside the HTTP node to fit your tone or focus
    • Change the WordPress category ID
    • Update scheduling if you want a different publishing day
  3. Test the workflow manually to ensure all steps function correctly


💡 Pro tips

  • Add Slack or email nodes to get notified when a post goes live
  • Use multiple categories or RSS feeds for content diversification
  • Adjust GPT prompt to support different languages or tones
  • Add post-validation rules if needed before publishing

🎯 Why this matters

This workflow gives you a full editorial process on autopilot: research, writing, design, publishing, and tracking — all powered by AI. No more blank pages or manual posting.

Use it to scale your content strategy, boost your SEO, and stay relevant — 100% hands-free.