Automate SEO Reports Using n8n and pdforge

Creating Your PDF Report Template in pdforge

Start by creating a pdforge account and accessing the pre-made SEO report template. This template is designed specifically for the workflow, ensuring seamless data integration. It's already formatted so that the data formatted in n8n will perfectly fit the report without changes.

You can easily customize the template:

• Add your company logo

• Adjust sections like top-performing keywords and page insights

• Match your brand's colors and visual style

Setting Up Your Automated SEO Workflow in n8n

Step 01: Import the Workflow

Import the ready-made template titled "Automate Weekly SEO Report with GPT‑4 Insights and Slack Delivery"directly into your n8n instance.

Step 02: Configure Your Credentials

Access the credentials management interface within n8n and create new credential entries for each service.

Google OAuth2 Credentials

Google Search Console integration requires setting up an OAuth2 credential through the Google Cloud Console. You’ll need to create a new project, enable the Search Console API, and generate OAuth2 credentials (Client ID and Client Secret). These credentials allow n8n to authenticate on your behalf and access your website’s performance data.Here's a guide on how to connect to Google Oauth2.

Slack Credentials

Create a dedicated Slack app within your workspace with appropriate bot permissions. The application needs files:write and channels:write scopes to upload generated reports and post messages to designated channels. Configure webhook URLs for seamless integration with your n8n workflow. Here's the guide on how to connect your Slack Credentials.

OpenAI Credentials

Configure OpenAI credentials with your API key and preferred model parameters. The workflow utilizes GPT-4 for insight generation, requiring appropriate token limits and temperature settings for consistent output quality. Adjust the model parameters based on your desired balance between creativity and factual accuracy.

pdforge Credentials

pdforge credentials include your API key. The workflow references specific template IDs for different report types, enabling customized document generation based on campaign categories or reporting frequency.. Heres a guide on where to get your pdforge api key.

Step 03: Configure Reporting Settings

Within n8n, adjust the workflow’s configuration node to:

• Select your Google Search Console site URL.

• Specify the date range for your report (optional)

Step 04: Start Generating your SEO report

Execute the workflow manually initially to:

• Confirm authentication works correctly

• Ensure accurate data retrieval from Google Search Console

• Validate insights from GPT‑4

• Review PDF formatting and Slack integration

Adjust as needed based on the workflow logs.

Additionally, you can easily redirect reports via email, WhatsApp, or Telegram using n8n’s pre-built nodes.

Here's how you should receive the message on Slack:

What Your Slack Report Will Look Like

Your Slack message will include:

• A concise overview highlighting key SEO insights

• An attached PDF report featuring:

  • Traffic and keyword trend charts

  • Detailed performance metrics

  • GPT‑4-generated SEO recommendations

Benefits of Automating SEO Reports

• Save Time: Eliminate manual reporting tasks.

• Insightful Analysis: GPT‑4 transforms data into actionable insights.

• Professional Reports: pdforge delivers visually impressive documents.

• Scalable Setup: Easily extend to more sites or reporting channels.

Conclusion

Automating your SEO reports using n8n, pdforge, and GPT‑4 greatly enhances efficiency and strategic clarity. Set it up once and enjoy automated, insightful SEO reports delivered weekly.

If you want to create other reports by yourself, we also have a complete guide on how you can generate PDFs using pdforge and n8n.