In this article, we will tell you about a relatively new automation tool - n8n.io.
After reading this article, you will be able to save a lot of money in your SEO agency by replacing entire departments of junior specialists or copywriters with this tool.
What is n8n and its advantages
This is a more modern and advanced counterpart to well-known services:
- Make.com
- Zapier
The advantage of n8n over these services is that n8n can be deployed on your own service and used without restriction completely free of charge.
And most importantly, you don't need to dive deep into studying the service and its documentation to automate tasks and develop the necessary templates.
All templates can be developed using vibe coding in AI.
Comparison table: N8N vs Make.com vs Zapier
| Criteria | N8N | Make.com | Zapier |
| Distribution model | Open Source + Cloud | SaaS | SaaS |
| Cost | Free (self-hosted) / from $20/month (cloud) | From $9/month | From $19.99/month |
| Free plan | Fully functional (self-hosted) | 1,000 transactions/month | 100 tasks/month |
| Number of integrations | 300+ | 1,400+ | 5,000+ |
| Complexity of configuration | Average | Low | Very low |
| Visual editor | Advanced | Intuitive | Simple |
| Conditional logic | Powerful | Good | Basic |
| Data processing | Excellent | Good | Limited |
| Mass operations | Supported | Supported | Limited |
| Custom code | JavaScript/Python | JavaScript | Only in expensive plans |
| API for developers | Full access | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-step scenarios | Unlimited | Unlimited | Up to 100 steps |
| Execution time | Without restrictions | Up to 40 minutes | Up to 30 minutes |
| Data storage | Local/cloud | Only the cloud | Only the cloud |
| Safety | Complete control | Standard | Standard |
| Collaborative work | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Monitoring and logs | Detailed | Good | Basic |
| Support | Community + paid | Email + chat | Email + priority |
Advantages of N8N for SEO
- Best suited for complex SEO automation
- Unlimited data processing
- Ability to create custom integrations
- Ability to insert code in JS and Python
- Full support for HTTP GET, POST, and other requests.
N8N capabilities
How it works
N8N operates on the principle of visual programming, where automation is built by connecting various nodes into a single workflow. Each node performs a specific function: receiving data, processing it, sending it to other services, or performing actions.
Key features
1. Visual workflow editor
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- Graphical representation of automation logic
- Ability to create complex conditional transitions and cycles
- Real-time process debugging
2. Extensive integration library
N8N supports over 300 built-in integrations, including:
- Web services: Google Services, Microsoft Office 365, Slack, Telegram
- CRM systems: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Cloud storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
- Marketing platforms: Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign
- Social networks: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
3. Flexible triggers
- Webhook triggers: triggered by HTTP requests
- Schedule (Cron): executed at specific times
- File monitoring: tracks changes
- Email triggers: reacts to incoming emails
- Manual trigger: for testing and one-off tasks
4. Advanced data processing
- Data transformation and filtering
- Working with JSON, XML, CSV formats
- Mathematical calculations and aggregation
- Conditional logic and branching
- Loops and iterations over data arrays
5. Deployment options
- Self-hosted: installation on your own server
- N8N Cloud: cloud version with managed infrastructure
- Docker: containerization for easy deployment
- Desktop application: local installation for development
Advantages of N8N
1. Open source code
- Free use of the basic version
- Ability to modify to suit your needs
- Active developer community
- Transparency in the operation of algorithms
2. Low entry threshold
- No programming skills required for basic tasks
- Visual interface understandable to non-technical specialists
- Extensive documentation and examples
- Ability to learn through ready-made templates
3. Scalability
- From simple tasks to complex corporate processes
- Support for high loads
- Clustering for mission-critical processes
- Execution monitoring and logging
4. Security
- Local data storage with self-hosted deployment
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Access and role management
- Process execution auditing
N8N application areas
SEO and digital marketing:
- Search engine ranking monitoring
- Content marketing automation
- Search results parsing
- Competitor analysis
- Content and meta tag generation using ChatGPT.
- Automation of semantics collection and clustering.
Business process automation:
- Order processing and document flow
- Data synchronization between systems
- Report generation
Marketing automation:
- Lead generation
- Email marketing campaigns
- Automatic posting to social networks
- Analytics and reporting
Practical application of N8N
Let's get down to the most interesting part—creating a template for automation.
We will create a template for generating large structured texts.
Everyone has already tried to generate texts in neural networks. And everyone is already aware of the problems that exist today.
In fact, it is currently impossible for AI to automatically write large structured articles that cover every point of the article.
To do this, articles are generated paragraph by paragraph, each point separately. Of course, this takes a lot of time.
Let's automate this process.
So, let's get started:
Practical application of N8N
Let's get down to the most interesting part—creating a template for automation.
We will create a template for generating large structured texts.
Everyone has already tried to generate texts in neural networks. And everyone is already aware of the problems that exist today.
In fact, it is currently impossible for AI to automatically write large structured articles that cover every point of the article.
To do this, articles are generated paragraph by paragraph, each point separately. Of course, this takes a lot of time.
Let's automate this process.
So, let's get started:
Step-by-step template creation on N8N:
1. First, go to Chat GPT and set the task.
2. What to do if errors occur.
If any error occurs, just send a screenshot to this chat, even without an explanation.
3. Next, according to the plan from Chat GPT.
Add a Google Sheet node.
Any node or trigger can be added in the upper right corner:
We enter what we need into the search engine and add it.
A trigger is a signal that starts the execution of a template. For example, receiving a request from Telegram.
A node is an executable command.
4. For Google Sheets and Docs, you will need to grant permissions in your Google account.
All the necessary information can be requested and obtained in the same Chat GPT.
5. Connect the node with ChatGPT.
In this node, we write our prompt for text generation.
6. API Keys must be connected for neural networks.
7. Connect the required number of nodes with Open AI for all necessary prompts.
8. Connect the node for collecting texts in Google Docs.
9. It is also worth noting that if a variable is inserted, it must be inserted into the Expression field.
10. To generate, press the button.
11. Template improvements.
As you understand, this template generates similar texts based on a single structure.
You can create a universal template that will:
- Collect search results from Yandex and Google.
- Analyze competitors.
- Develop a website structure based on competitor analysis.
Search engine queries can be sent using the GET request method.
For everyone who has read to the end, we are giving away this template in the form of a JSON file.
You can download the file via the link.
You can check the quality of the texts via the link.
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