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The Blog Agent

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Created by: Max Mitcham || maxmitcham

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The Blog Agent

Description

An intelligent content automation system that manages the complete blog content lifecycle, from strategic planning to publish-ready articles. It combines AI-powered research, SEO-optimized writing, and strategic content management to execute a pillar/cluster content strategy that establishes thought leadership and drives organic search performance.

Overview

This automation workflow orchestrates a multi-agent system to continuously produce high-quality blog content for Trigify.io. It intelligently manages content strategy, conducts focused research, and generates complete, SEO-optimized blog posts that follow best practices for both traditional search engines and AI-powered search platforms. The system maintains state across multiple content projects, tracks completion status, and ensures consistent brand positioning throughout all content.

🔄 Workflow Process

1. Schedule Trigger

Automated content pipeline activation

  • Runs weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
  • Triggers the content lifecycle management process
  • Ensures consistent content production cadence
  • Can also be manually triggered via chat interface

2. Blog Status Manager Agent

Strategic content lifecycle orchestration

  • Queries Linear API to retrieve all previously written blog posts
  • Cross-references completed blogs with Google Sheets strategy state
  • Updates blog statuses from PLANNED to DRAFT_CREATED when content exists in Linear
  • Identifies next priority blog topic from existing pillar/cluster strategy
  • Selects topics marked as PLANNED for content creation
  • When all current content is complete, analyzes SEO Report to identify new high-priority pillars
  • Creates new pillar/cluster strategies based on SEO opportunities
  • Updates Google Sheets with new content plans and status changes
  • Passes selected blog topic to Researcher Agent with clear instructions

3. Google Sheets Integration

Centralized content strategy management

  • Strategy_State Sheet: Tracks current pillar, cluster statuses, and progress
  • SEO Report Sheet: Contains comprehensive SEO analysis and keyword opportunities
  • Maintains real-time state of content pipeline
  • Stores pillar/cluster relationships and completion tracking
  • Enables data-driven content prioritization

4. Researcher Agent

Fast, focused content research

  • Receives blog topic from Blog Status Manager Agent
  • Conducts efficient research using FireCrawl MCP (maximum 2 calls)
  • Gathers competitor information and market statistics
  • Creates comprehensive blog briefs with structured outlines
  • Defines content type (PILLAR or CLUSTER) and word count targets
  • Specifies metadata requirements (title ≤60 chars, description ≤160 chars)
  • Identifies image requirements with source URLs
  • Documents key data points and sources for attribution
  • Plans internal linking strategy
  • Defines Trigify positioning angle and CTA
  • Outputs structured brief for Blog Writer Agent

5. Blog Writer Agent

Complete, publish-ready content generation

  • Receives comprehensive blog brief from Researcher Agent
  • Conducts additional research using FireCrawl MCP tools
  • Writes complete blog posts following pillar/cluster structure:
    • Pillar Posts: 2,000-3,000+ words, resource hub style
    • Cluster Posts: 800-1,500 words, focused deep-dives
  • Implements SEO optimization:
    • Creates metadata within strict character limits
    • Implements strategic internal linking
    • Positions Trigify as the primary solution
    • Uses target keywords naturally throughout content
  • Ensures brand consistency:
    • Avoids em dashes (uses parentheses, commas, colons)
    • Provides real source URLs (never temporary screenshot links)
    • Includes proper image instructions with public source URLs
    • Maintains Trigify-first positioning
  • Generates complete, publish-ready articles (not summaries)
  • Formats content with proper markdown structure
  • Creates Linear issue with full blog post content

6. FireCrawl MCP Integration

Web scraping and research capabilities

  • Enables web scraping for competitor research
  • Gathers pricing information and product details
  • Collects statistics and market data
  • Provides source URLs for proper attribution
  • Supports image source identification

7. Linear Integration

Content management and tracking

  • Queries existing Linear issues to track completed blogs
  • Creates new Linear issues with complete blog post content
  • Stores full articles (not summaries) for editorial review
  • Maintains content library and prevents duplicate creation
  • Enables team collaboration and content review

8. Multi-Model AI Architecture

Optimized AI model selection

  • Claude Sonnet 4.5: Primary model for Blog Writer Agent (with thinking enabled)
  • Claude Opus 4.5: Research and analysis tasks
  • GPT-5: Secondary model option for content generation
  • Anthropic Chat Models: Strategic planning and research
  • Models configured with appropriate token limits and reasoning budgets

🛠️ Technology Stack

  • n8n: Workflow orchestration and automation platform
  • Claude Sonnet 4.5: Primary AI model for content generation
  • Claude Opus 4.5: Research and strategic analysis
  • GPT-5: Alternative content generation model
  • FireCrawl MCP: Web scraping and research tool
  • Google Sheets API: Content strategy and state management
  • Linear API: Content tracking and issue management
  • LangChain Agents: Multi-agent orchestration framework

✨ Key Features

  • Automated Content Lifecycle Management: Tracks content from planning to completion
  • Pillar/Cluster SEO Strategy: Implements proven content architecture for search performance
  • Multi-Agent AI System: Specialized agents for research, writing, and management
  • State Management: Maintains content strategy state across multiple runs
  • SEO Optimization: Creates metadata, internal links, and keyword-optimized content
  • Brand Consistency: Ensures Trigify positioning and brand voice throughout
  • Quality Control: Prevents duplicate content and maintains high standards
  • Research Efficiency: Limits research calls to maintain speed and cost-effectiveness
  • Source Attribution: Properly documents sources and image requirements
  • Publish-Ready Output: Generates complete articles, not summaries or outlines

🎯 Ideal Use Cases

Perfect for organizations seeking systematic, scalable content creation:

  • B2B SaaS Companies building thought leadership through content
  • Marketing Teams executing pillar/cluster SEO strategies
  • Content Teams needing consistent, high-quality blog production
  • SEO-Focused Organizations optimizing for search performance
  • Companies requiring brand-consistent content at scale
  • Teams managing multiple content projects simultaneously
  • Organizations wanting to automate content research and writing
  • Businesses tracking content performance and strategy execution

📈 Business Impact

Transform content creation from manual process to automated system:

  • Consistent Content Production: Weekly automated content creation
  • SEO Performance: Pillar/cluster architecture improves search rankings
  • Time Efficiency: Automates research, writing, and content management
  • Brand Consistency: Ensures Trigify positioning across all content
  • Scalability: Manages multiple content projects simultaneously
  • Quality Assurance: Prevents duplicates and maintains content standards
  • Strategic Alignment: Data-driven content prioritization from SEO reports
  • Team Collaboration: Integrates with Linear for editorial workflow

This workflow ensures every blog post is strategically planned, thoroughly researched, SEO-optimized, and ready for publication, creating a sustainable system for thought leadership content that drives organic growth.