✨ 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)

1. 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

1. 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.