Audio Automation: Converting WordPress Articles into Voiceovers with ElevenLabs

In my latest automation project, I developed an advanced workflow that automatically turns my WordPress site posts into audio files, making them available on Google Drive and cataloging them on Airtable. This process leverages multiple APIs and cloud technologies to ensure a seamless and fully automated integration.

The Automated Process

The main goal of the project is to convert WordPress posts into audio tracks through ElevenLabs, an advanced text-to-speech platform. The generated audio files are then uploaded to Google Drive using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) APIs and OAuth authentication, and then recorded on Airtable for structured organization.

1. Retrieving Posts from WordPress

Thanks to the WordPress API, the system automatically monitors new published articles and extracts them for subsequent conversion.

2. Creating the Voice Over with ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an advanced text-to-speech platform that transforms text into high-quality audio. This process is similar to producing a podcast, allowing for a more accessible and dynamic consumption of content.

3. Upload to Google Drive with Google Cloud Platform

The integration with Google Drive was handled through Google Cloud Platform (GCP) APIs, using OAuth for secure authentication. For security reasons, it is not possible to authenticate directly with Google Drive, so a project had to be set up on Google Cloud Console to manage OAuth credentials.

4. Generate the Sharing and Registration Link on Airtable

After uploading, the system automatically generates a sharing link for the audio file and saves it on Airtable, creating a structured database for managing and consulting the contents.

Skills Acquired and Technologies Used

This project represented an important experience in automation and API integration, consolidating skills in:

  • REST API for data management between WordPress, ElevenLabs, Google Drive, and Airtable.
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for OAuth credential management and Google Drive integration.
  • OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication in the Google ecosystem.
  • Workflow Automation for the creation of a fully automated and efficient process.

Listen to Articles Converted to MP3

The articles already converted into audio format are available for listening at the following link:
Audio Articles Portfolio
Listening is integrated with the plugin AudioIgniter, which ensures a smooth and intuitive experience.

This project demonstrates the power of automation and cloud integrations to improve content accessibility and usability, transforming simple written text into a dynamic and engaging audio experience.