Auto-generate SEO blog posts with Perplexity, GPT, Leonardo & WordPress

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.