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A few months ago, I was just another content creator struggling to keep up with posting schedules, SEO optimization, and the endless demand for new articles. I loved writing — but the manual process was draining and inconsistent.
That’s when I decided to explore AI automation. What started as an experiment quickly turned into a fully automated, income-generating system that now earns me around $4000/month — running on autopilot.
In this post, I’ll take you through exactly how I built it, step by step — from choosing the right tools to setting up workflows and monetizing the results.
The Tools I Used
Here are the core tools that made everything possible:
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| n8n | Automates tasks and connects APIs |
| Google Sheets | Stores blog topics |
| DeepSeek / Grok / OpenAI API | Generates AI-written content |
| WordPress | Publishes blog posts automatically |
| Hostinger Cloud Hosting | Hosts both WordPress and n8n smoothly |
Each tool played a vital role in turning a one-person blog into an automated system that runs 24/7.
Step 1 – Setting Up the n8n Workflow
The first step was setting up n8n, my automation backbone. I began with the free local version to test my idea. Once I saw the potential, I moved everything to the cloud for reliability and uptime.
That’s when I discovered Hostinger Cloud Hosting — and it completely changed the game.
💡 Here’s why I chose Hostinger:
- Incredibly fast setup — I had my n8n instance live in under 10 minutes
- 99.9% uptime, ensuring my automations never stopped
- Affordable cloud plans that easily handled both WordPress + n8n
- Simple dashboard for managing workflows and domains
Since switching to Hostinger, I’ve had zero downtime and my automation runs smoother than ever.
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Once n8n was up and running, I imported my workflow JSON (template shared below). This connected Google Sheets → AI API → WordPress, allowing full automation of my content creation pipeline.
Step 2 – Preparing Google Sheets
Next, I created a simple Google Sheet with one column titled “Blog Title.”
Each row contained a new article idea, such as:
Blog Title
How AI Agents Can Automate Blogging
Top 5 AI Tools for WordPress Bloggers
The Future of AI Content Automation
n8n reads each row automatically, generates a complete blog post, and uploads it as a draft to my WordPress dashboard.
Step 3 – AI Content Generation (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Grok)
Now came the real magic — generating content.
I experimented with multiple APIs:
- Grok API (Free) – great for testing and experimenting
- DeepSeek API (Paid) – provided long-form, high-quality content
- OpenAI GPT models – balanced performance and reliability
For beginners, I recommend starting with Grok — just visit their developer page, generate a free API key, and use this base URL:https://api.grok.ai/v1 with model llama3-versatile.
Later, I shifted to DeepSeek because of its content quality. My bounce rate dropped by nearly 25%, and the articles sounded more human-like.
Step 4 – Connecting to WordPress
I then connected n8n to WordPress using Application Passwords for secure API access.
This setup allowed every AI-generated blog post to be:
- Uploaded as a draft,
- Ready for me to review, add images, and publish.
This step transformed my workflow from semi-automatic to completely hands-free.
Step 5 – Monetization: Turning Automation into Income
With everything automated, I started uploading consistent, SEO-optimized blog posts daily — without lifting a finger. Within 2 months, I started earning through:
- Google AdSense
- Affiliate links (AI tools, hosting, automation platforms)
- Organic traffic that grew steadily thanks to high posting frequency
The best part? It kept growing while I focused on other projects.
And honestly, none of this would have been sustainable without strong hosting.
Before using Hostinger, my old shared hosting would crash or timeout during automation runs. After migrating both WordPress and n8n to Hostinger Cloud Hosting, the system became seamless — faster, more stable, and completely automated.
If you’re planning to start your own AI auto-blogging system, I strongly recommend Hostinger Cloud Hosting. It’s affordable, reliable, and perfectly optimized for automation workflows.
Lessons Learned
Automation is leverage. Once the system runs, your effort compounds.
Good hosting matters. Cheap servers can kill automation workflows.
Start simple. Even a single-sheet + n8n + WordPress setup can scale fast.
Experiment with AI models. Not every API suits every niche — test before scaling.
