Practical automation guides for owner-operated businesses. n8n workflows, DashNex integration, and cost-saving strategies.https://mikeholownych.com/en-us© 2026 Mike HolownychFri, 24 Jul 2026 04:36:21 GMT60https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-variables-credentials-disappear-server-restart-fix/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-variables-credentials-disappear-server-restart-fix/n8n variables and credentials vanish after server restarts. Here's the 4-minute persistence fix that saves 156 workflows from breaking.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-workflows-slow-execution-history-cleanup-restore-speed/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-workflows-slow-execution-history-cleanup-restore-speed/Your n8n workflows slow down 847% after 30k executions due to bloated execution history. Here's the 6-minute database cleanup fix.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/fix-n8n-memory-leaks-before-server-crashes/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/fix-n8n-memory-leaks-before-server-crashes/n8n memory leaks crash servers after 72 hours. Fix runaway processes with 5 config changes before you lose $347 in hosting overages.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-api-rate-limits-break-workflows-prevent-revenue-loss/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-api-rate-limits-break-workflows-prevent-revenue-loss/Fix n8n API rate limit errors that kill revenue. 3 proven strategies: queuing, retry logic, smart batching. Stop silent workflow failures.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-database-corruption-backup-system-prevent-data-loss/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-database-corruption-backup-system-prevent-data-loss/n8n SQLite corruption destroys workflow history silently. Get the 12-minute automated backup system that prevents complete business breakdown.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-execution-limits-break-saas-scale-10000-users/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-execution-limits-break-saas-scale-10000-users/n8n workflow execution limits kill SaaS growth at 10K users. 4 hidden limits break automation silently, costing $50K+ in lost revenue.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-silent-failures-monitoring-system-prevent-lost-sales/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-silent-failures-monitoring-system-prevent-lost-sales/n8n workflows fail silently without alerts, costing $200-500 daily in missed orders. Build a 5-minute monitoring system to catch everything.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-webhook-security-vulnerabilities-prevent-data-breaches/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-webhook-security-vulnerabilities-prevent-data-breaches/Unsecured n8n webhooks expose customer data and API keys. Learn the 8-minute security fix that prevents $4.88M breaches.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/rag-pipeline/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/rag-pipeline/Learn how to create a powerful RAG pipeline using n8n's visual workflow builder. Step-by-step guide to implement retrieval augmented generation without code.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTrag-pipelinen8n-automationretrieval-augmented-generationno-code-aiai-workflowsMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/automation/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/automation/Learn how to build effective automation systems, from simple scripts to complex enterprise workflows. Includes tool comparisons, ROI calculations, and securi...Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTautomationworkflowintegrationscriptapiMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/announcing-automation-community-discord/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/announcing-automation-community-discord/After years of helping automation enthusiasts via email, I'm launching a dedicated Discord community. Connect with n8n users, get real-time help, and access workflows. Free forever.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTcommunityannouncementdiscordn8nMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/best-vps-hosting-n8n-2025/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/best-vps-hosting-n8n-2025/Tested 5 VPS providers for n8n hosting. DigitalOcean vs Vultr vs Hetzner vs ScalaHosting vs Liquid Web. Real performance, setup difficulty, and cost comparison.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nvps-hostingcomparisondigitaloceanvultrhetznerMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-docker-setup-guide-production/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-docker-setup-guide-production/Production-ready setup with PostgreSQL, backups, and SSL. Copy-paste configuration files included.Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8ndockerdeploymenttutorialdevopsMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-error-handling-never-miss-failed-workflow/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-error-handling-never-miss-failed-workflow/Email alerts, Slack notifications, and retry logic. Make your automations bulletproof.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationerror-handlingmonitoringMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/weekly-sales-report-n8n-automation/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/weekly-sales-report-n8n-automation/Pull data from DashNex/Shopify, calculate metrics, generate HTML report. Fully automated with n8n.Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationreportinganalyticse-commerceMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/184-dollar-tech-stack-vs-588-saas-2025/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/184-dollar-tech-stack-vs-588-saas-2025/How DashNex + n8n saves hundreds per year vs Shopify + Zapier. Complete setup guide with real costs, no hype.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTdashnexn8nautomationcost-savingstech-stackMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/top-10-n8n-nodes-every-entrepreneur-should-master/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/top-10-n8n-nodes-every-entrepreneur-should-master/Webhook, HTTP Request, Switch, Code, and more. Real examples for each with business use cases.Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationtutorialworkflowsMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/connect-n8n-dashnex-store-10-minutes/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/connect-n8n-dashnex-store-10-minutes/Webhook setup, order data extraction, and first automation workflow. Video walkthrough included.Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8ndashnexautomationintegrationtutorialMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/schedule-n8n-workflows-cron-jobs-explained/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/schedule-n8n-workflows-cron-jobs-explained/Daily reports, weekly backups, monthly invoices. Non-technical explanation with 10 ready-to-use examples.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationschedulingcrontutorialMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-payment-gateway-setup-guide/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-payment-gateway-setup-guide/Transaction fees, setup difficulty, payout times, and customer experience. Real numbers for $1K, $5K, $10K/month.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTdashnexpaymentsstripepaypalsquaree-commerceMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-vs-make-vs-zapier-2025-comparison/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/n8n-vs-make-vs-zapier-2025-comparison/Feature comparison, pricing over 3 years, learning curve, and integration quality. Real performance tests included.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nzapiermakeautomationcomparisonMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/google-sheets-free-crm-n8n/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/google-sheets-free-crm-n8n/Customer tracking, purchase history, and automated segmentation using just Google Sheets and n8n.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8ncrmautomationgoogle-sheetsMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-security-checklist-15-minutes/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-security-checklist-15-minutes/SSL setup, strong passwords, backup strategy, and fraud prevention basics for beginners.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTdashnexsecuritye-commercetutorialMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/build-abandoned-cart-recovery-system/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/build-abandoned-cart-recovery-system/Step-by-step guide to building an automated abandoned cart workflow with n8n. Includes email templates, timing strategies, and industry benchmarks.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8ne-commerceautomationabandoned-cartshopifyMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/deploy-n8n-free-complete-guide-2025/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/deploy-n8n-free-complete-guide-2025/Step-by-step guide to self-hosting n8n automation platform. Save $240/year vs Zapier. Includes DigitalOcean setup with $200 free credit.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationself-hostingtutorialdigitaloceanMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/migrate-from-zapier-to-n8n-complete-guide/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/migrate-from-zapier-to-n8n-complete-guide/Save $1,800-4,200/year by migrating from Zapier to n8n. This guide covers planning, rebuilding workflows, testing, and avoiding common pitfalls.Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nzapiermigrationautomationtutorialMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/6-n8n-workflows-that-generate-revenue-while-you-sleep/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/6-n8n-workflows-that-generate-revenue-while-you-sleep/These automated workflows run 24/7 handling abandoned cart recovery, customer follow-ups, and lead nurturing. Process descriptions with implementation guides.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationrevenuee-commerceworkflowsMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/turn-any-website-form-into-n8n-webhook/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/turn-any-website-form-into-n8n-webhook/Connect any HTML form to n8n automation workflows without backend code. Simple copy-paste JavaScript that works with WordPress, Webflow, Wix, and static sites.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nwebhooksformsjavascripttutorialMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/best-email-service-for-n8n-automation/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/best-email-service-for-n8n-automation/Complete comparison of SendGrid, Mailgun, and AWS SES for n8n automation. Real pricing, deliverability rates, and which one saves you the most money.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nemailsendgridmailgunaws-sescomparisonMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/how-to-create-customer-onboarding-sequence-with-n8n/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/how-to-create-customer-onboarding-sequence-with-n8n/Build a complete automated onboarding email sequence with n8n. Step-by-step tutorial with free template and best practices.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nemail-automationcustomer-onboardingtutorialsendgridMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-vs-shopify-2025-honest-comparison/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-vs-shopify-2025-honest-comparison/Real comparison of DashNex PowerTech vs Shopify. Actual pricing, features, and who should choose which. No hype, just facts.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTdashnexshopifycomparisone-commercewebsite-builderMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/seven-signs-overpaying-automation-tools/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/seven-signs-overpaying-automation-tools/Red flags that indicate you're wasting money on Zapier/Make. Includes cost breakdown calculator and alternatives.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTautomationcost-savingszapiern8nmakeMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/5-n8n-workflows-every-entrepreneur-needs/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/5-n8n-workflows-every-entrepreneur-needs/Essential n8n automation workflows for small businesses. Lead capture, customer onboarding, order notifications, analytics, and backups. Includes copy-paste JSON.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nautomationworkflowsbusiness-automationMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-vs-wix-ecommerce-comparison-2025/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/dashnex-vs-wix-ecommerce-comparison-2025/Side-by-side comparison for small stores. Actual costs, features, and migration difficulty. No fluff, just facts.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTdashnexwixcomparisone-commercewebsite-builderMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/escape-subscription-trap-dashnex-n8n/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/escape-subscription-trap-dashnex-n8n/I cut my SaaS costs from $5,844/year to nearly $0 by switching from Shopify, ClickFunnels, and Teachable to DashNex + n8n. Here's exactly how I did it, with real workflows you can copy.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTautomationn8ndashnexsaas-alternativescost-savingsself-hostedMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/build-lead-magnet-delivery-system-n8n/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/build-lead-magnet-delivery-system-n8n/Automate lead magnet delivery from opt-in to email with tracking. Includes downloadable workflow JSON and SendGrid setup.Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8nlead-generationautomationemail-marketingMike Holownychhttps://mikeholownych.com/blog/postgresql-vs-mysql-for-n8n/https://mikeholownych.com/blog/postgresql-vs-mysql-for-n8n/Compare database options for n8n automation workflows. Performance, costs, and setup difficulty explained for beginners.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTn8ndatabasepostgresqlmysqltutorialMike Holownych