n8n Workflow: Create SEO Content Brief from Keyword to Google Doc

This n8n workflow automates the process of generating a comprehensive SEO content brief from a given keyword and saving it directly into a Google Doc. It leverages AI capabilities to understand the keyword, plan the content structure, and then uses an HTTP Request to interact with a custom API (likely for content generation or data enrichment) before creating the final document.

What it does

This workflow streamlines the content creation process by:

1. Triggering on Form Submission: Initiates when a user submits a keyword via an n8n form.
2. Preparing Input for AI: Takes the submitted keyword and formats it for the AI Agent.
3. AI-Powered Content Planning: Uses an AI Agent (powered by an OpenAI Chat Model) to "Think" and strategize the content brief based on the keyword. This likely involves outlining sections, identifying key topics, or suggesting angles.
4. External Data Fetch/Generation: Makes an HTTP Request to an external API. This step is likely used to fetch additional SEO data, generate specific content sections, or enrich the brief with competitive analysis.
5. Generating Google Doc: Creates a new Google Doc and populates it with the structured content brief generated in the previous steps.

Prerequisites/Requirements

To use this workflow, you will need:

• n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
• OpenAI API Key: For the "OpenAI Chat Model" node to function.
• Google Account: With access to Google Docs, and appropriate n8n credentials configured for Google Docs.
• Custom API Endpoint: The "HTTP Request" node will require a URL and potentially authentication for the external API it interacts with. This API is not defined within the workflow JSON, implying it's a custom or third-party service you need to provide.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the Workflow: Download the provided JSON and import it into your n8n instance.
2. Configure Credentials:
   • OpenAI: Set up your OpenAI API key credential in n8n.
   • Google Docs: Set up your Google Account credential with access to Google Docs.
3. Configure the "HTTP Request" Node:
   • Update the URL, HTTP Method, headers, and body as required to interact with your specific content generation or data enrichment API.
4. Configure the "Google Docs" Node:
   • Ensure the Google Docs node is configured to create new documents in your desired folder and with the correct naming convention, pulling data from the preceding nodes.
5. Activate the Workflow: Once all credentials and configurations are set, activate the workflow.
6. Submit a Keyword: Use the URL provided by the "On form submission" trigger node to submit a keyword. The workflow will then execute, generating your SEO content brief.