Use your Blogs API key or OAuth credentials to authorize BoldDesk requests. Keep keys secure and rotate regularly.
BoldDesk authenticates to the Blogs API using the credentials configured in your integration settings. Treat tokens like passwords.
Key endpoints include GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, as well as read/write email and scheduling endpoints if you extend automation beyond blogging.
Trigger: When a new post is created in BoldDesk, push to Blogs API so it goes live immediately.
Actions: create a blog post (POST /blogs/posts); map title, content, slug, and author_id.
Method path: POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, author_id
Trigger: When a post in BoldDesk is updated, sync changes to Blogs API.
Actions: update (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId); optionally re-publish after edits.
Method path: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: When needed, pull latest categories and authors from Blogs API to enrich BoldDesk content.
Actions: read endpoints for /blogs/categories and /blogs/authors to populate dropdowns and metadata.
Method path: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: category_id, author_id
Faster go-to-market: launch publishing workflows in minutes, not days.
Consistent data: single source of truth for posts, categories, and authors across BoldDesk and Blogs API.
Low maintenance: automated updates reduce manual tasks and errors.
Definitions of the main elements and processes used in the integration between BoldDesk and the Blogs API.
A specific URL on the Blogs API that performs an action or returns data when called by BoldDesk.
The method used to verify identity and grant access between BoldDesk and the Blogs API, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
A URL-friendly string derived from the post title used in the blog URL.
A callback URL that Blogs API can call to notify BoldDesk of changes or events.
Create a sequence where BoldDesk publishes a new blog post and then shares it to your social channels via Blogs API triggers.
Group posts by category and route to different audiences using BoldDesk and Blogs API metadata.
Use engagement data to draft and queue posts for review before publish.
Register an API key in Blogs API and add it to BoldDesk integration settings.
Enter the endpoints you will use (e.g., POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId) and map fields.
Run tests, verify data flows, and enable automation on live data.
To connect BoldDesk with Blogs API, you need an API credential from Blogs API and to configure it in BoldDesk’s integration settings. Ensure the credential has the correct scope for posts management. Store credentials securely and rotate them regularly. In BoldDesk, map the credential to the Blogs API base URL and headers. Test the connection with a sample post to confirm data flows properly.
For posting and updating, use POST /blogs/posts to create and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update. You can read existing posts with GET /blogs/posts and fetch metadata with GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors. Map BoldDesk fields to the API payloads exactly as required by the endpoint schemas.
Authentication is typically via API keys or OAuth tokens. Include the key in the Authorization header and use secure storage. Rotate keys on a schedule and revoke old tokens when migrating. Use least-privilege access to limit scope to posts management.
Yes. You can use read-only endpoints such as GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich BoldDesk content without performing writes. This helps with metadata population and audience targeting while keeping publishing safe.
Implement retries with exponential backoff and monitor API responses. Respect rate limits and log failures. Use idempotent requests where possible to avoid duplicate posts and monitor webhook delivery status.
Sample payloads and schema references are available in the Blogs API developer docs. Start with a basic post payload and expand to include slug, author_id, tags, and categories as needed. Test payloads in a sandbox environment before production.
Slug management is important for SEO and URL stability. Ensure slugs are unique, handle collisions gracefully, and consider updating the slug if the title changes. You can also implement a slug fallback if the title contains special characters.
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