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    n8n Workflows

    Self-hosted, AI-powered, unlimited-run automation built on n8n.

    We deploy, build, and maintain n8n workflows that replace Zapier and Make, cut your SaaS bills, and put real AI inside your day-to-day operations — running on your infrastructure with zero per-task fees.

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    Website + Growth

    $300/month + $300 setup
    • Website, hosting & maintenance included
    • Ongoing SEO, AEO & GEO optimization
    • 4 blog posts every month
    • Email management included
    • Monthly reporting & 24/7 helpdesk
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    Zapier Charges Per Task. n8n Runs Unlimited.

    Stop Renting Automation. Start Owning It.

    Your SaaS Stack Is Leaking Money — n8n Plugs It.

    If a Human Has to Click It Twice, n8n Should Be Doing It.

    Self-Hosted Workflows Mean Your Data Never Leaves Your Server.

    AI + n8n = the Cheapest Full-Time Employee You'll Ever Hire.

    Built Right, One n8n Workflow Replaces Three SaaS Subscriptions.

    Every Manual Process Is a Workflow Waiting to Be Built.

    n8n Doesn't Throttle You. It Doesn't Tax You. It Just Runs.

    The Best Operators Aren't Hiring More — They're Building Workflows.

    Why n8n Beats Zapier and Make

    Zapier and Make built great no-code automation — and then priced themselves out of serious use. Per-task fees turn high-volume workflows into four-figure monthly bills.

    n8n is open source. Self-host it on a $20/month VPS and run unlimited workflows. Your data stays on your server. Your logic lives in version-controlled JSON. Your AI calls hit your own API keys.

    Add native AI nodes, real branching, loops, and full code blocks, and you have the closest thing to a full-time engineer you can buy for $20/month in hosting.

    Illustration of an n8n automation workflow connecting webhook, AI, database, email, and CRM nodes

    What You Get With an n8n Build

    The full automation stack — deployed, secured, and wired into your real systems.

    Webhook & API Triggers

    Listen for form submissions, Stripe payments, CRM updates, or any HTTP event and route them anywhere instantly.

    AI-Powered Steps

    OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, and local LLMs built directly into your workflows for classification, drafting, and decisions.

    Database & CRM Sync

    Two-way sync between Supabase, Postgres, Airtable, GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Notion — without paying per record.

    Conditional Logic & Branching

    If/then routing, loops, error handlers, and sub-workflows so complex business logic actually behaves.

    Self-Hosted or Cloud

    Run on your own VPS for full data ownership and unlimited executions, or use n8n Cloud — your call.

    Custom Code When You Need It

    Drop in JavaScript or Python anywhere in the flow for transformations no off-the-shelf node can handle.

    Zapier & Make vs. n8n

    Same automations. Wildly different cost, speed, and control.

    AspectZapier / Maken8n
    Pricing model$0.02–$0.10 per task (Zapier/Make)Flat self-hosted cost. Unlimited runs.
    Data ownershipLives on vendor serversYour VPS, your database, your control
    Execution speedPolling delays of 1–15 minWebhook-triggered, sub-second
    Complex logicPainful in Zapier UINative branching, loops, sub-flows
    AI integrationAdd-on per callNative nodes for every major LLM
    Custom codeLimited or paywalledFull JS/Python anywhere
    Vendor lock-inHigh — workflows are proprietaryOpen source, exportable JSON
    Side-by-side comparison of tangled SaaS automations versus a clean n8n workflow

    Same business outcomes — without the per-task tax.

    What We Build in n8n

    If it has an API or a webhook, we can automate it.

    Lead Routing & Notifications

    Form → enrich → score → assign owner → notify Slack/SMS → push to CRM — in under 2 seconds.

    AI Content Pipelines

    Pull topic queue → generate draft with GPT/Gemini → format → post to WordPress → notify team.

    Data Sync & Backups

    Keep Supabase, HubSpot, Airtable, and Google Sheets in lockstep with scheduled or real-time sync.

    Internal Ops Automations

    Invoicing, onboarding, payroll prep, recurring reports, and approval flows — running on a cron.

    Monitoring & Alerts

    Watch APIs, sites, and queues. Auto-restart, escalate, or open tickets when something breaks.

    Stripe & Billing Workflows

    Failed payments → dunning sequence → CRM update → revenue report — with zero per-task fees.

    Our 6-Step n8n Build Process

    Audit. Deploy. Build. Test. Document. Optimize.

    1

    Process Audit

    We map every repetitive task, SaaS subscription, and manual handoff in your business — and surface the highest-ROI workflows to automate first.

    2

    Architecture & Hosting

    Self-hosted on a hardened VPS, n8n Cloud, or hybrid. We handle Docker, SSL, backups, and queue mode for high-volume runs.

    3

    Workflow Build

    Triggers, nodes, branching, error handling, retries, and AI steps wired into your real systems — Stripe, Supabase, GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Slack, anything with an API.

    4

    Test & Harden

    Edge cases, malformed data, API outages, rate limits — we break each flow on purpose so production can't.

    5

    Deploy & Document

    Live workflows, version-controlled JSON exports, and human-readable documentation so your team can run it without us.

    6

    Monitor & Iterate

    Run history, failure alerts, and a quarterly tune-up to add new automations as your stack and offers evolve.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Straight answers about n8n, hosting, AI, and what it costs.

    What is n8n and how is it different from Zapier or Make?
    n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform you can self-host or run in the cloud. Unlike Zapier and Make, which charge per task and run on their servers, n8n can run unlimited executions on your own infrastructure for a flat hosting cost. It also supports native branching, loops, sub-workflows, full custom JavaScript and Python, and built-in AI nodes — making it dramatically more powerful and affordable for serious automation.
    Why would I choose n8n over Zapier?
    Three reasons: cost, control, and complexity. Cost — Zapier and Make charge per task, so a single workflow firing 50,000 times a month can cost hundreds. n8n self-hosted handles the same volume for the price of a $20 VPS. Control — your data stays on your server, which matters for HIPAA, finance, and any regulated workload. Complexity — n8n handles branching, loops, error retries, and custom code natively, instead of forcing painful workarounds in a no-code UI.
    Do you self-host n8n or use n8n Cloud?
    Both. We default to self-hosted on a hardened VPS (Hetzner, DigitalOcean, AWS) with Docker, SSL, automated backups, and queue mode for high-volume workflows — this gives you unlimited executions and full data ownership. For lower-volume teams or those who don't want to manage infrastructure, n8n Cloud is a great fit and we set that up too.
    What kinds of workflows can n8n automate?
    Almost anything with an API. Common builds include: lead routing and CRM sync, AI content generation pipelines, Stripe billing and dunning workflows, multi-channel notifications (Slack, SMS, email), data sync between Supabase/Airtable/HubSpot/Google Sheets, internal approval flows, monitoring and alerting, scheduled reports, document generation, social media posting, and full AI agents with memory and tool use.
    Can n8n use AI like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini?
    Yes — natively. n8n has dedicated nodes for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral, Groq, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. You can also build full AI agents with tool calling, memory, and vector store retrieval right inside a workflow. We commonly mix LLMs into business workflows for classification, drafting, summarization, and decision routing.
    How much does an n8n setup cost?
    Pricing starts at $1,800 for a one-time setup that includes hardened self-hosted deployment, SSL, backups, monitoring, your first 3–5 production workflows, and team training. Ongoing buildout, optimization, and new workflows run from $400/month. Larger automation programs with dozens of workflows or AI agents are scoped per project.
    Is n8n secure enough for sensitive business data?
    Yes — and arguably more secure than Zapier or Make because the data never leaves your server. Self-hosted n8n on a properly hardened VPS gives you full control over encryption at rest, network isolation, secret management, audit logs, and access controls. We deploy with HTTPS-only, basic auth or SSO, encrypted credentials, and locked-down firewall rules by default.
    Can n8n replace my existing Zapier or Make subscriptions?
    Almost always, yes. Most clients save 60–90% on automation costs by migrating active Zaps and Make scenarios into n8n. We audit your current automation spend, rebuild equivalent workflows in n8n, and run them in parallel before cutting over so nothing breaks.
    How long does it take to build n8n workflows?
    Initial deployment and the first 3–5 workflows typically take 2–4 weeks. Simple workflows take hours; complex multi-system or AI-powered workflows take days. After deployment, new workflows are usually shipped in 1–5 business days each as part of an ongoing retainer.
    Will my team be able to manage workflows without you?
    Yes. We document every workflow, train your team in the n8n editor, and version-control the JSON exports in your repo. Most clients choose to keep us on retainer for new workflows and complex changes, but day-to-day edits, pausing flows, and reviewing run history are easy for any reasonably technical team member.

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    Attributed to The Real Social Company — Founder & Lead Strategist · 23+ years

    What we've actually seen

    Across 200+ Columbus engagements since 2002, the businesses that win are not the ones with the prettiest site or the loudest ads — they're the ones who treat their website, SEO, and AI-search presence as a single connected system.

    Where most projects go wrong

    Most projects fail because the website, SEO, and content all live in different vendors' heads. By month three, nobody owns the outcome and rankings flatline.

    Our take

    We build, optimize, and maintain everything in-house. One team, one number to call, one set of dashboards. That's the only way we've found to keep results compounding past the 6-month mark.

    Our numbers on this

    Pulled from our own Columbus client engagements — not industry averages.

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    Serving Central Ohio ever since

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    Tested against current web-performance standards