Automate Blog Creation & Publishing with Gemini, Ideogram AI and WordPress

Overview: This n8n workflow automates the complete blog publishing process from topic research to WordPress publication. It researches topics, writes SEO-optimized content, generates images, publishes posts, and notifies teams—all automatically from Google Sheets input.

How It Works: Step 1: Client Management & Scheduling

Client Data Retrieval:** Scans master Google Sheet for clients with "Active" project status and "Automation" blog publishing setting Publishing Schedule Validation:** Checks if current day matches client's weekly frequency (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) or if set to "Daily" Content Source Access:** Connects to client-specific Google Sheet using stored document ID and sheet name

Step 2: Content Planning & Selection

Topic Filtering:** Retrieves rows where "Status for Approval" = "Approved" and "Live Link" = "Pending" Content Validation:** Ensures Focus Keyword field is populated before proceeding Single Topic Processing:** Selects first available topic to maintain quality and prevent API rate limits

Step 3: AI-Powered Research & Writing

Comprehensive Research:** Google Gemini analyzes search intent, competitor content, audience needs, trending subtopics, and LSI keywords Content Generation:** Creates 800-1000 word articles with natural keyword integration, internal linking, and conversational tone optimized for Indian investors Quality Assessment:** Evaluates content for human-like writing, conversational tone, readability, and engagement factors Content Optimization:** Automatically fixes grammar, punctuation, sentence flow, and readability issues while maintaining HTML structure

Step 4: Visual Content Creation

Image Prompt Generation:** OpenAI creates detailed prompts based on blog title and content for professional visuals Image Generation:** Ideogram AI produces 1248x832 resolution images with realistic styling and professional appearance Binary Processing:** Downloads and converts generated images to binary format for WordPress upload

Step 5: WordPress Publication

Media Upload:** Uploads generated image to WordPress media library with proper filename and headers Content Publishing:** Creates new WordPress post with title, optimized content, and embedded image Featured Image Assignment:** Sets uploaded image as post's featured thumbnail for proper display Category Assignment:** Automatically assigns posts to predefined category

Step 6: Tracking & Communication

Status Updates:** Updates Google Sheet with live blog URL in "Live Link" column using S.No. as identifier Team Notification:** Sends Discord message to designated channel with published blog link and review request Process Completion:** Triggers next iteration or workflow conclusion based on remaining topics

Setup Steps:

Estimated Setup Time: 45-60 minutes

Required API Credentials:

1. Google Sheets API Service account with sheets access OAuth2 credentials for client-specific sheets Proper sharing permissions for all target sheets

2. Google Gemini API Active API key with sufficient quota Access to Gemini Pro model for content generation Rate limiting considerations for bulk processing

3. OpenAI API

GPT-4 access for creative prompt generation Sufficient token allocation for daily operations Fallback handling for API unavailability

4. Ideogram AI API

Premium account for quality image generation API key with generation permissions Understanding of rate limits and pricing

5. WordPress REST API

Application passwords for each client site Basic authentication setup with proper encoding REST API enabled in WordPress settings User permissions for post creation and media upload

6. Discord Bot API Bot token with message sending permissions Channel ID for notifications Guild access and proper bot roles

Master Sheet Configuration:

Document Structure: Create primary tracking sheet with columns

Client Name:** Business identifier Project Status:** Active/Inactive/Paused Blog Publishing:** Automation/Manual/Disabled Website URL:** Full WordPress site URL with trailing slash Blog Posting Auth Code:** Base64 encoded username: password On Page Sheet:** Google Sheets document ID for content planning WeeklyFrequency:** Daily/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun Discord Channel:** Channel ID for notifications

Content Planning Sheet Structure:

Required Columns (exact naming required):

S.No.:** Unique identifier for tracking Focus Keyword:** Primary SEO keyword Content Topic** Article title/subject Target Page:** Internal linking target Words:** Target word count Brief URL:** Content brief reference Content URL:** Draft content location Status for Approval:** Pending/Approved/Rejected Live Link:** Published URL (auto-populated)

WordPress Configuration:

REST API Activation:** Ensure wp-json endpoint accessibility User Permissions:** Create dedicated user with Editor or Administrator role Application Passwords:** Generate secure passwords for API authentication Category Setup:** Create or identify category ID for automated posts Media Settings:** Configure upload permissions and file size limits Security:** Whitelist IP addresses if using security plugins

Discord Integration Setup:

Bot Creation:** Create application and bot in Discord Developer Portal Permissions:** Grant Send Messages, Embed Links, and Read Message History Channel Configuration:** Set up dedicated channel for blog notifications User Mentions:** Configure user ID for targeted notifications Message Templates:** Customize notification format and content

Workflow Features & Capabilities:

Content Quality Standards:

SEO Optimization:** Natural keyword integration with LSI keywords and related terms Readability:** Conversational tone with short sentences and clear explanations Structure:** Proper HTML formatting with headings, lists, and internal links Length:** Consistent 800-1000 word count for optimal engagement Audience Targeting:** Content tailored for Indian investor audience with relevant examples

Image Generation Specifications:

Resolution:** 1248x832 pixels optimized for blog headers Style:** Realistic professional imagery with human subjects Design:** Clean layout with heading text placement (bottom or left side) Quality:** High-resolution output suitable for web publishing Branding:** Light beige to gradient backgrounds with golden overlay effects

Error Handling & Reliability:

Graceful Failures:** Workflow continues even if individual steps encounter errors API Rate Limits:** Built-in delays and retry mechanisms for external services Data Validation:** Checks for required fields before processing Backup Processes:** Alternative paths for critical failure points Logging:** Comprehensive tracking of successes and failures

Security & Access Control:

Credential Encryption:** All API keys stored securely in n8n vault Limited Permissions:** Service accounts with minimum required access Authentication:** Basic auth for WordPress with encoded credentials Data Privacy:** No sensitive information exposed in logs or outputs Access Logging:** Track all sheet modifications and blog publications

Troubleshooting: Common Issues:

API Rate Limits:** Check your API quotas and usage limits WordPress Authentication:** Verify your basic auth credentials are correct Sheet Access:** Ensure Google Sheets API has proper permissions Image Generation Fails:** Check Ideogram API key and quotas

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