Automate WordPress.com Posts via XML-RPC
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This n8n workflow enables automated publishing of new posts to your WordPress.com blog using the XML-RPC protocol. Easily set post titles and content, bypassing manual updates and streamlining your content delivery.
About This Workflow
Unlock the power of automated content publishing for your WordPress.com blog with this robust n8n workflow. Leveraging the classic XML-RPC protocol, this template provides a reliable method to programmatically create new posts, complete with custom titles and content. Ideal for users who need to integrate WordPress.com into their broader automation strategies, it handles the complexities of XML payload construction, including essential character escaping. This ensures your content is correctly formatted and published without manual intervention, saving you time and enhancing your content management efficiency. Streamline your content calendar or respond to external events by automatically generating blog posts.
Key Features
- Automated WordPress.com Post Creation: Programmatically publish new articles to your blog.
- Direct XML-RPC Integration: Utilize the robust XML-RPC API for reliable communication with WordPress.com.
- Customizable Post Title & Content: Easily define the title and body text for each new post.
- Robust XML Payload Generation: The workflow automatically constructs and escapes XML, ensuring proper formatting.
- Basic Success/Error Handling: Includes logic to determine if the post was successfully created.
How To Use
- Activate the Workflow: Once loaded, toggle the workflow to 'active' to enable its functionality.
- Configure Settings Node: Locate the 'Settings' node and update the following parameters:
wordpressUrl: ReplaceYOURBLOG.wordpress.comwith your actual WordPress.com blog URL.wordpressUsername: Enter your WordPress.com username.wordpressApplicationPassword: Generate and enter an application-specific password from your WordPress.com security settings (highly recommended over your primary password).contentTitle: Provide the desired title for your new blog post.contentText: Input the main body content for your new blog post.
- Run Manually or Schedule: Use the
ManualTriggerto test the workflow immediately, or replace it with a different trigger (e.g., Cron, Webhook) for scheduled or event-driven publishing. - Review Output: After execution, check the 'IsSuccessful' node to confirm post creation. The 'Success' or 'Error' nodes indicate the outcome.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "87fe809d-c0a3-4498-be09-c156281c5edc",
"name": "Automate WordPress.com Posts via XML-RPC",
"nodes": 13,
"category": "Marketing",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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