This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Wordpress Filter Update Scheduled n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automating Blog Publishing to WordPress with n8n, Airtable, and Pexels API
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate blog post creation and management with n8n using Airtable, WordPress, and the Pexels API. This no-code workflow streamlines markdown conversion, image sourcing, post publication, and record updating.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n WordPress automation, Airtable blog workflow, Pexels image API, automated blog posting, no-code content publishing, markdown to HTML, AI blog content, WordPress featured image automation, Airtable integration, content workflow automation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - WordPress REST API
   - Airtable API
   - Pexels API
   
   Article:
   
   In the fast-paced world of digital publishing, efficiency and consistency are essential. Whether you're a solo creator or managing a content team, automating repetitive tasks can save time, reduce human error, and ensure your output is consistent. One powerful way to achieve this is by using n8n—an extendable workflow automation tool—to streamline how you manage and publish blog content.
   
   In this article, we’ll walk through a fully automated workflow built in n8n that performs the following actions:
   
   - Retrieves blog content from Airtable
   - Converts markdown to HTML
   - Publishes draft posts to WordPress
   - Fetches relevant images from Pexels
   - Uploads and sets a featured image
   - Updates the Airtable record to mark it as “Posted”
   
   Let’s explore each part of this intelligent and efficient workflow.
   
   Step 1: Trigger the Workflow on a Schedule  
   The journey begins with a trigger node, which initiates the workflow at scheduled intervals. This allows the process to run automatically, for example, every morning or once a week, without any manual prompting.
   
   Step 2: Fetch Content from Airtable  
   Using the Airtable API, the workflow checks the “AI Generated Blog Posts” table for records with the status "To Post." These records serve as the queue of content waiting to be published. Each record includes vital fields such as Title, Blog Post (Markdown), and Keyword.
   
   Step 3: Filter for Entries with Valid Content  
   To avoid processing incomplete or blank drafts, a filter node ensures that only those records containing content in the Blog Post field are allowed to move forward.
   
   Step 4: Clean and Format the Data  
   In a Set node called “Edit Fields,” the workflow cleans up the retrieved data. It extracts and stores important variables like the post's ID, title, keyword, and body content. One unique transformation here is removing the title from the body text—assumedly to avoid duplication—and preparing the markdown content for conversion.
   
   Step 5: Convert Markdown to HTML  
   Utilizing n8n’s built-in markdown node, the markdown-formatted Blog Post is transformed into HTML. Since WordPress doesn’t natively interpret Markdown, this is a crucial step in preparing the content for upload.
   
   Step 6: Create a Draft in WordPress  
   With the HTML content and title ready, the workflow then sends a request to the WordPress REST API to create a new blog post with the status set to “draft.” This allows for editorial review in WordPress before final publishing if desired.
   
   Step 7: Source an Image Using Pexels API  
   Creating visually engaging blog posts often requires an appropriate featured image. To automate image sourcing, the workflow queries the Pexels API using the blog's keyword field. The first result is selected and prepared for download.
   
   Step 8: Download and Upload the Image to WordPress  
   The selected image from Pexels is downloaded and sent to the WordPress Media Library via a POST request to the wp-json/wp/v2/media endpoint. Headers are set to match content type and file disposition to ensure WordPress accepts the image correctly.
   
   Step 9: Set the Featured Image  
   Once uploaded, the WordPress post is updated by sending a request to assign this uploaded image as the post’s featured image. This improves the visual appeal of your blog feed and boost SEO rankings.
   
   Step 10: Mark the Post as "Posted" in Airtable  
   Finally, the workflow revisits the original Airtable record and updates its Status field from “To Post” to “Posted.” This ensures the post isn’t processed again and helps with tracking publishing progress.
   
   Why Is This Workflow Effective?
   
   - ✅ End-to-End Automation – From content pulling to publishing and status updates, everything runs without manual touchpoints.
   - ✅ Markdown Compatibility – Creators can write in markdown (often AI-generated), and the system handles the conversion.
   - ✅ Image Enhancement – Posts automatically include professional images pulled from Pexels.
   - ✅ No-Code Simplicity – This n8n setup avoids the complexity of custom scripting or multiple tools.
   
   Conclusion  
   This workflow exemplifies how automation can significantly simplify content operations. By orchestrating Airtable, Pexels, and WordPress within a single n8n flow, you can automate the blog publishing lifecycle from input to featured post—all without writing a single line of traditional code.
   
   Whether you're managing a blog, digital agency, or content marketing team, implementing a system like this can help boost productivity, reduce publishing lag, and improve the overall quality of your WordPress website.
   
   So, if you're tired of copying, pasting, uploading, and manually setting featured images—let automation do the work for you.
   
   Happy Automating!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.