✨ 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
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Connect your credentials:
- Perplexity API
- OpenAI (GPT-4.1 Mini or similar)
- Leonardo AI (Bearer token)
- WordPress (Basic Auth)
- Google Sheets (OAuth2)
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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
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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.