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n8n Workflows for Vibe Marketing

Automate your marketing research, content creation, and publishing with n8n.

Overview

n8n is a workflow automation tool that connects:

• Claude/AI services
• Google Sheets/Docs
• Social platforms (Slack, Reddit)
• Data scrapers (Apify)
• Databases (Supabase)

Available Workflow Guides

1. Google Sheets + n8n Integration

Setup Steps

Step 1: Google Cloud Console

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project
3. Enable Google Sheets API and Google Drive API

Step 2: OAuth2 Creation

1. Go to API Library → select Google Sheets
2. Create OAuth2 credentials
3. Keep Client ID and Client Secret

Step 3: n8n Configuration

1. In n8n, add Google Sheets node
2. Create new credential with OAuth2
3. Paste Client ID and Client Secret
4. Sign in with Google to complete connection

Use Cases

2. Slack + n8n Integration

Setup Steps (7 Steps)

#1: Create Your Slack App

1. Go to https://api.slack.com/apps
2. Click "Create New App"
3. Choose "From Scratch"
4. Enter App Name (e.g., "Slack Alert Bot")
5. Select your Workspace
6. Click "Create App"

#2: Add Bot Permissions (Scopes)

• channels:history - Read channel messages
• channels:read - View basic channel info
• chat:write - Send messages
• app_mentions:read - Detect @mentions

#3: Install to Workspace

• Install the app
• Copy Bot User OAuth Token

#4: Set Up Slack Trigger in n8n

• Add Slack Trigger node
• Create new credential with OAuth token
• Select events to listen for

#5: Invite Bot to Channel

• In Slack: /invite @your-bot-name

#6: Enable Event Subscriptions

• Enter n8n webhook URL
• Subscribe to bot events

#7: Respond to Slack

• Add Slack node for responses
• Configure channel and message

Use Cases

3. Reddit + n8n Integration

Purpose

• Monitor subreddits for keywords
• Track competitor mentions
• Find content ideas
• Identify customer pain points

Workflow Components

Reddit API → n8n → Claude (Analysis) → Slack/Sheets

Setup Steps (OAuth without Reddit API Node)

Step 1: Create a Reddit App in Developer Console

1. Go to https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps while logged into your Reddit account
2. Scroll down to Developed Applications and click Create App
3. Fill in:
   • Name: Any project name (e.g., n8n-test)
   • App type: Choose Script (personal) or Web App (OAuth flow with redirect)
   • Redirect URI: Enter n8n's OAuth redirect URL:

     https://your-n8n-instance.com/rest/oauth2-credential/callback
     

4. Click Create App and note down:
   • Client ID (under the app name)
   • Client Secret (labeled "secret")

Step 2: Configure OAuth2 Credentials in n8n

1. In n8n, go to Credentials → Add Credential → OAuth2 API
2. Configure:
   • Grant Type: Authorization Code
   • Authorization URL: https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/authorize
   • Access Token URL: https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/access_token
   • Client ID: Your Reddit app's client ID
   • Client Secret: Your Reddit app's secret
   • Scope: read identity history
   • Auth URI Query Parameters: duration=permanent
   • Authentication: Send as Basic Auth Header

Step 3: Authorize the Credential

1. Click Connect my account in n8n
2. Reddit will ask you to authorize the app
3. Click Allow to grant permissions
4. n8n will receive the access token automatically

Key Features

• Keyword monitoring across subreddits
• Sentiment analysis on posts
• Automated alerts for brand mentions
• Content opportunity detection

4. Apify + n8n Integration

Purpose

• Scrape social media profiles
• Extract Google Maps data
• Build lead databases
• Monitor competitor content

Apify Setup: Quick & Simple Guide

Step 1: Find the Right Actor

1. Go to the Apify Actors page
2. Search for the actor you want (e.g., Facebook Scraper, Website Crawler, Reddit Scraper)
3. Tip: Use filters like "per result", "per event", or "usage pricing" to test efficiently with credits

Step 2: Set Up and Run the Actor

1. Click on the actor you want
2. Switch to the "Manual Input" tab
3. Enter the required input data
4. Click Start to run the scraper
5. Wait for completion

Step 3: Get Results via API

1. Go to Runs tab after completion
2. Click on the completed run
3. Find the Dataset ID in the run details
4. Use this endpoint to get results:

   https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/{DATASET_ID}/items?token={YOUR_API_TOKEN}
   

Step 4: Use in n8n (HTTP Request Node)

1. Add HTTP Request node in n8n
2. Set Method: GET
3. URL: https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/{DATASET_ID}/items
4. Add Query Parameter: token = Your Apify API token
5. Process the JSON response as needed

Google Maps Local Market Research Workflow

Pro Tip: Run on Apify first, then use HTTP Get node on n8n. This saves API hit limits, time, and $$ (avoids timeouts and testing issues).

Step 1: Select Google Maps Scraper

1. Go to Apify and search for "Google Maps Scraper"
2. Recommended: compass/crawler-google-places (4.5 stars, 100K+ users)
3. Cost: ~$4 per 1,000 places

Step 2: Configure Search Parameters

1. Enter Search terms (keywords of your niche):
   • Example: outdoor kitchen designer
   • Example: custom pool builder
2. Set Location: Houston, Texas (one location per run)
3. Set Number of places to extract: Leave empty for unlimited or set a limit

Step 3: Run and Export

1. Click Start to run the scraper
2. Wait for completion (can take several minutes)
3. Export results to CSV or JSON
4. Import to Google Sheets for further processing

Google Maps Scraping Workflow

Apify Google Maps Scraper
    ↓
n8n HTTP Request (Get Dataset)
    ↓
Google Sheets (Storage)
    ↓
Claude (Lead Scoring & Enrichment)

Available Apify Actors for Marketing

Use Cases

Marketing Automation Workflows

1. Research-to-Content Pipeline

Trigger: Weekly schedule
    ↓
Perplexity: Get trending topics
    ↓
Claude: Generate content brief
    ↓
Google Sheets: Add to calendar
    ↓
Slack: Notify team

2. Competitor Monitoring

Trigger: Daily schedule
    ↓
Firecrawl: Scrape competitor blog
    ↓
Claude: Identify new content
    ↓
Compare: Find gaps
    ↓
Slack: Alert opportunities

3. Lead Generation Pipeline

Trigger: New form submission
    ↓
Google Sheets: Store lead
    ↓
Claude: Score lead
    ↓
Slack: Notify sales
    ↓
Email: Send welcome sequence

4. Content Repurposing

Trigger: New blog post
    ↓
Claude: Extract key points
    ↓
Generate: Twitter thread
    ↓
Generate: LinkedIn post
    ↓
Generate: Newsletter section
    ↓
Schedule: Post across platforms

Best Practices

Workflow Design

• Start simple, add complexity gradually
• Test each node before connecting
• Use error handling nodes
• Add logging for debugging

Performance

• Avoid unnecessary API calls
• Cache frequently used data
• Set appropriate rate limits
• Use scheduled triggers wisely

Security

• Never expose API keys
• Use n8n credentials system
• Limit access to sensitive workflows
• Regular audit of permissions

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Debug Tips

1. Check individual node execution
2. Review input/output data
3. Verify API credentials
4. Test with minimal data first