Blog posts at near-zero cost. This n8n workflow, BlogBlitz: Runware Edition, automates SEO-optimized WordPress publishing with entirely free OpenRouter AI models for text and metadata, plus ultra-low-cost Runware AI for realistic featured images (as low as $0.0016 per image).
It runs every 3 hours or on demand via Telegram. Each run generates 1,500–3,500-word articles on trending topics in Technology, AI, Tech Facts, History, or Tips, all with catchy titles, slugs, meta descriptions, and visuals.
Last updated: September 2026.
Why This Is So Cost-Efficient
- Free metadata + article generation (OpenRouter free-tier models)
- Only cost is image generation via Runware:
- Image generation: ~$0.0016/image (the cheapest model could be $0,00065)
This is ideal for scale: dozens of high-quality blog posts with minimal expense.
Who Is This For?
- Bloggers who want high-quality content without writing
- SEO marketers seeking fresh, long-form articles
- WordPress site owners automating publishing workflows
- Growth hackers targeting high-volume content generation
What Problem Does It Solve?
Creating SEO-rich blog content is time-consuming, expensive, and requires expertise. BlogBlitz removes that friction with free models (OpenRouter) for text and metadata, so the workflow is nearly free to operate. The only cost is the featured image (~$0.0016/image).
What This Workflow Does
- Triggers: Every 3 hours (or via Telegram command:
generate)
- Generates Metadata: Title, slug, category, focus keyphrase, and meta description using OpenRouter
- Writes SEO Article: 1,500–3,500 words with headings, H2/H3s, CTA, and outbound links
- Creates Image: Generates realistic 1024×1024 blog image with Runware AI
- Publishes to WordPress: Auto-publishes with category ID, featured image, and Yoast SEO fields
- Notifies: Sends publish link to Discord and Telegram (optional)
Setup Instructions
- Import
.json into n8n
- Add credentials:
- OpenRouter API (free LLMs like LLaMA-3, Nemotron, docs)
- Runware API key (get it here)
- (Optional) Telegram Bot + Discord Webhook
- Test by sending the word
generate via Telegram
Pre-Requirements
- Self-hosted or cloud-based n8n instance
- WordPress with category IDs configured:
- Technology →
3
- AI →
4
- Tech Fact →
7
- Tech History →
8
- Tech Tips →
9
- OpenRouter API Key (free)
- Runware API Key (for images)
- WordPress user ID (admin, default is
1)
- Telegram bot (optional)
- Discord webhook (optional)
Customize It Further
- Change writing tone or prompt in
Compose SEO Article Content node
- Configure the category
- Swap free LLMs (Claude, Gemini, GPT, etc.) in OpenRouter settings
- Adjust schedule (every 6h, daily, etc.)
- Extend alerts (email, Slack, Notion)
Nodes Used
- Schedule Trigger
- Telegram Trigger
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain (OpenRouter)
- WordPress Node
- HTTP Request (Runware API)
- Discord Webhook
- Sticky Notes (Documentation inside canvas)
Quick Answers
What does it actually cost to run?
Text and metadata are free via OpenRouter free-tier models. You only pay ~$0.0016 per featured image.
How often does it publish?
Every 3 hours by default, or manually with generate on Telegram.
How long are the articles?
1,500–3,500 words with headings, CTA, and outbound links.
Support
Created by: khmuhtadin
Tag: wordpress, blog, seo, openai, telegram
Category: AI Automation, Blogging
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Additional info
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