Generate SEO-Optimized WordPress Content with Perplexity Research

Input research topic → Perplexity research + AI writing → Output formatted WordPress draft with Telegram notification

Who

Content creators, marketers, and WordPress site owners who need to publish SEO blog posts at scale

You get

Submit a research query and automatically receive a WordPress draft with title, slug, meta description, HTML body, and featured image, plus a Telegram completion notification

You need

n8n · wordpress · perplexity · telegram

Steps

1. Submit research topic via form trigger

   Enable the 'On form submission' node in n8n, visit the form URL, and enter your research topic in the 'Research Query' field (required textarea).

2. Perplexity AI conducts research

   The workflow automatically calls the Perplexity AI API (model: sonar-pro) to search and return detailed summaries with source citations. Configure httpHeaderAuth credentials with your Perplexity API Key.

   Execution prompt · Source text。Perplexity Research node system message

   Copy prompt

   Act as a professional news researcher who is capable of finding detailed summaries about a news topic from highly reputable sources.

   Execution prompt · Source text。Perplexity Research node user message

   Copy prompt

   Research the following topic and return everything you can find about: '{{ $json['Research Query'] }}'.

3. Clean up citation links

   A Set node replaces Perplexity citation markers [1]-[10] with full source URLs, producing annotated research text for the writing node.

4. AI copywriter generates blog body

   The Copywriter AI Agent node (connected to gpt-4o-mini) drafts a 1500-2000 word SEO blog post based on the research and query. The prompt presets a Canadian AI consulting company persona—modify for your business.

   Execution prompt · Source text。Copywriter AI Agent node text parameter (promptType=define)

   Copy prompt

   =You are part of a marketing team that creates high-quality blog posts for the AI consulting and workflow automation industry based in Canada. Your goal is to produce engaging, SEO-optimized content that positions the company as an authority in the AI consulting industry and attracts inbound leads.
   
   Every 2 days, your team posts a blog on the most trending topics in AI consulting and n8n workflows. As the copywriter, you are provided with the following information:
   
   - Query: The main topic for this week's blog post, representing the most trending news in the recruitment space.
   
   - Other keywords: A list of high-search-volume keywords related to AI consulting and n8n workflows. Incorporate these naturally into the blog post where relevant, without forcing them or changing the post's meaning.
   
   - Research findings: Detailed information from reputable sources related to the blog topic. Your post must be based on this research.
   
   Given this information, write a comprehensive blog post that:
   
   - Includes the query in the blog title, H2 header, and early in the introduction.
   - Incorporates all details from the research findings, including source URLs for potential hyperlinks.
   - Is detailed and informative, showcasing the companies expertise in AI consulting and n8n workflows to automate business processes.
   - Uses a professional yet engaging tone, highlighting the exciting developments and challenges in the recruitment industry.
   - Flows naturally and logically, making it easy for readers to follow.
   - Is between 1500 to 2000 words long.
   - Is written at a level accessible to HR professionals and business leaders.
   
   Additional requirements:
   - Include practical takeaways or actionable advice for recruiters and HR professionals.
   - Highlight how the topic relates to the companies services or expertise.
   - Include a call-to-action (CTA) that encourages readers to explore the comapnies services or contact for more information.
   
   Create the entire blog post draft in your first output. Don't stop or cut it short.
   
   Your output must be the blog post and nothing else.
   
   Here are the details of this blog post project:
   
   Query:
   {{ $('On form submission').item.json['Research Query'] }}
   
   Detailed Research:
   {{ $('Cleanup Links').item.json.research }}

5. Generate WordPress-compatible HTML

   The Create HTML node (OpenAI, gpt-4o-mini) converts the blog body into WordPress-compatible HTML with reading time, key takeaways, table of contents, body content, and FAQ, applying specified styles (blue links #00c2ff, heading borders, etc.).

   Execution prompt · Source text。Create HTML node messages.values[0].content

   Copy prompt

   =Only output the HTML content without preamble or further explanation. Generate WordPress-compatible HTML for a blog post based on the provided content.
   
   ### CONTENT PROCESSING:
   - Process all content from {{ $json.output }}
   - Preserve all original facts, information, and URLs
   - Format according to the specifications below
   
   ### REQUIRED STRUCTURE (IN THIS ORDER):
   1. Title (H2)
   2. Estimated reading time
   3. Key takeaways (3-5 bullet points)
   4. Table of contents (linked to all headings)
   5. Main content (with proper heading hierarchy)
   6. FAQ section
   
   ### STYLING REQUIREMENTS:
   - Style Override: Include a style section with !important declarations
   - Links: All hyperlinks, TOC items, and FAQ questions must be #00c2ff (blue)
   - Headings: All headings need a bottom border in #00c2ff with padding
   - Spacing: Add <br><br> between each major section
   
   ### ENGAGEMENT FORMATTING:
   - Use bold, italics, bullet points, quotes, and highlighting for emphasis
   - Create proper paragraph structure with appropriate line breaks
   - NO emojis allowed
   - Use whitespace strategically for readability
   
   ### HYPERLINK HANDLING (CRITICAL):
   - When URLs appear next to keyphrases (e.g., "AI tools (https://example.com)")
   - Convert to: <a href="https://example.com" style="color: #00c2ff !important;">AI tools</a>
   - The KEYPHRASE must be linked, never the URL itself
   
   ### WORDPRESS COMPATIBILITY:
   - Use WordPress block classes (wp-block-heading, wp-block-paragraph, etc.)
   - Add heading IDs starting with "h-" for better TOC linking
   - Ensure all styles use !important to override theme styles
   
   DO NOT include any explanations, code tags, or comments. Output ONLY the raw HTML.

6. Generate title, slug, and meta description

   The Create Title, Slug, Meta node (AI Agent with gpt-4o-mini and Structured Output Parser) generates SEO-friendly title, URL slug, and meta description from the blog content, outputting JSON. The prompt's keyword direction (recruitment/HR) must be adapted to your industry.

   Execution prompt · Source text。Create Title, Slug, Meta node text parameter

   Copy prompt

   =**Create a slug, blog post title, and meta description for the following blog post:**
   
   {{ $json.output }}
   
   **Slug Guidelines:**
   - Keep it concise (4-5 words maximum).
   - Include the primary keyword related to recruitment or HR.
   - Use hyphens to separate words.
   - Avoid unnecessary words, articles, or prepositions.
   - Ensure it reflects the main topic of the blog post.
   - Make it readable and relevant for both users and search engines.
   
   **Title Guidelines:**
   - Avoid AI words like "Transform" or "Revolutionize" and similar overused terms.
   - Avoid using a colon (:) in the title.
   - Never structure it as a primary/secondary title separated by a colon.
   - Include the primary keyword related to recruitment or HR (e.g., 'AI in recruitment' or 'talent acquisition trends').
   - Clearly inform users what they can expect from reading the blog post.
   - Be concise and engaging, ideally 50-60 characters long.
   - Incorporate power words that appeal to HR professionals and recruiters.
   
   **Meta Description Guidelines:**
   - Avoid AI words like "Transform" or "Revolutionize" and similar overused terms.
   - Be concise: Limit to 150-160 characters to ensure full visibility in search results.
   - Include keywords: Naturally incorporate primary recruitment-related keywords to enhance relevance and visibility.
   - Provide value: Clearly convey the benefits or insights readers will gain from the article.
   - Be engaging: Use action-oriented language or a thought-provoking question to encourage clicks.
   - Align with content: Accurately reflect the blog post's content to meet user expectations and reduce bounce rates.
   - Highlight expertise: Subtly emphasize SocialFind's authority in the recruitment field.
   
   Your output must be a single valid JSON object with these 3 fields:
   -slug: The slug
   -title: The blog post title
   -meta: The meta description  
   
   Each should be presented without any additional text, explanation, quotation marks, or formatting.

7. Merge blog details

   The Merge node combines three branches (HTML content, title/slug/meta JSON, raw data), and the Aggregate node consolidates them into a unified data structure for the WordPress node.

8. Clean HTML markers

   A Set node strips ```html and ``` code block markers from the OpenAI response, extracting pure HTML content.

9. Publish to WordPress

   The Wordpress node creates a draft post (status=draft, authorId=2, commentStatus=closed) using the merged title, slug, meta, and HTML content. Configure wordpressApi credentials and update the hardcoded site URL (currently commonclone.com).

10. Set featured image

    The workflow sets an image URL via Set Image URL, downloads it with GET Image, uploads to WordPress media library via HTTP Request, and associates it as the featured image. Replace the hardcoded example image URL with your own source or dynamic logic.

11. Send completion notification via Telegram

    The Telegram node sends a success message with creation timestamp to the configured chat. Set TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID in environment variables and configure telegramApi credentials.

    Execution prompt · Source text。Send Success Message to Telegram node text parameter

    Copy prompt

    =Success! Your blog post was created at {{ $now }}

You are an n8n workflow setup assistant. The user wants to replicate the 'Generate SEO-Optimized WordPress Content with Perplexity Research' template. Assist in this order: 1) Confirm the user has an n8n instance and four credential types (WordPress API, OpenAI, Perplexity AI, Telegram); 2) Guide importing workflow.json; 3) Check node-by-node for hardcoded values that must be replaced (WordPress site domain, image URL, author ID, company persona prompts); 4) Suggest testing with a sample query first. Do not execute any API calls or publishing actions directly.