Authenticate using your Blogs API credentials. Make sure your token includes the emails/builder.readonly scope and store credentials securely in the BookingKoala connector. If available, prefer OAuth tokens over static keys for better security.
Authenticate BookingKoala through its API token or OAuth flow and grant access to blog and email endpoints. Keep credentials safe in your integration vault and rotate keys periodically.
Key endpoints used in this integration include: GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
When a new booking is created in BookingKoala, create a draft blog post in Blogs API.
Actions: create post, add tags, publish on approved status.
Use POST /blogs/posts to create, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update.
Map booking fields to blog fields: title = booking.customerName + reservationDate; content = booking.notes or itinerary.
Publish a blog post and push highlights into Newsletter emails automatically.
Actions: draft email using POST /emails/builder, then populate with blog data via POST /emails/builder/data.
Use POST /emails/builder to craft emails and POST /emails/builder/data to populate templates.
Map blog fields like slug, title, excerpt to email subject, body, and preview content.
Update blog categories and authors when BookingKoala categories or authors change.
Actions: fetch categories/authors with GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors; apply mappings in BookingKoala.
Use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to fetch references, then update BookingKoala mappings accordingly.
Map Blog categories to BookingKoala destinations and align author fields with booking ownership.
Automate content creation and distribution without writing code, saving time and reducing manual steps.
Keep blog content and email campaigns in sync with live bookings for timely, relevant communications.
Standardize taxonomy and publishing workflows across blogging and booking operations.
Key elements and processes you will encounter when integrating these systems are defined below.
Application Programming Interface that enables two apps to talk to each other.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function or returns data.
An authorization framework used to grant access tokens securely between apps.
A URL friendly string derived from a title used in blog URLs.
Automatically generate blog drafts when a new BookingKoala booking is created, including customer name and date.
Push top blog highlights into your Newsletter emails to keep subscribers updated.
Keep blog categories and tags aligned with BookingKoala stages for targeted campaigns.
Obtain API tokens for both systems and set the required scopes (for Blogs API, at least emails/builder.readonly).
Choose the endpoints you need and map fields between BookingKoala and Blogs API (e.g., booking name -> blog title).
Run tests, review data flows, fix mapping gaps, and deploy to production with monitoring.
Most setups require admin or developer access to configure API connections and manage credentials. This ensures you can grant the proper scopes and monitor activity. Once access is granted, create a dedicated integration user and store tokens securely in your integration vault, rotating keys on a schedule.
Yes there are rate limits on the Blogs API and the BookingKoala API. Start with small tests and monitor usage in the dashboard. If you approach quotas, implement exponential backoff and batch requests where possible to stay within limits.
For basic posting you will need endpoints to create posts and to verify slug availability. Commonly this means POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. Also ensure your credentials have write access and that you map the required fields such as title and content.
Yes you can map custom fields between the apps. Use the data mapping features in the integration builder to align fields like title, excerpt, and category. Test mappings with sample data and validate data types to avoid type mismatches during publish.
Webhooks can alert your system to new posts or updates. Configure a webhook in Blogs API and route events to your BookingKoala workflow. Use retries and backoff for webhook delivery failures and ensure your endpoint is publicly reachable.
When errors occur, log the error code, message, and time. Implement retries with exponential backoff for transient issues. If errors persist, review permissions, endpoint formats, and data mappings, then re-test in a staging environment before going live.
API docs are available in the Blogs API and BookingKoala developer portals. They include endpoint references, authentication guides, and sample payloads. If you cannot locate docs, contact support or request access to the developer resources to continue integration work.
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