Authorize requests to the Blogs API from FacileThings by obtaining an API key or OAuth token and configuring secure credentials.
In FacileThings, add your Blogs API credentials and test the connection to confirm access to endpoints such as posts, categories, and authors.
Key endpoints include blogs posts create and update calls, slug checks, email templates, and category and author endpoints. Examples: GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors.
Trigger: a new draft in FacileThings creates a post in Blogs API.
Actions: create or update a blog post, set slug, assign category, and schedule publish.
POST /blogs/posts
Required fields include title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, and status.
Trigger: a new email template saved in the emails builder triggers a blog draft.
Actions: create blog draft from email content; update content when email body changes.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, summary, body, slug, status
Trigger: updated post in FacileThings
Actions: update post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, refresh content and metadata.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Required: postId, title, content, slug, status
Automate content publishing without writing code using a no-code workflow builder.
Schedule and manage posts across platforms from a single interface.
Maintain consistent branding with template-driven content.
Understand endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields that power the Blogs API integration with FacileThings.
API: Application Programming Interface enabling apps to talk to each other and exchange data.
A blog entry with title, content, metadata, and status.
A URL friendly identifier derived from the post title.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform an action via an API.
Create a weekly digest in FacileThings and publish it to Blogs API with a single action.
Convert notable FacileThings events into blog posts with templates and auto scheduling.
Mirror email updates into blog entries to widen reach.
Generate API keys in the Blogs API dashboard and save them in FacileThings.
Authorize requests and run a test flow to verify connectivity.
Create a workflow that creates a post when a new FacileThings project is added.
You can connect without code using FacileThings no-code workflow builder. The Blogs API endpoints cover creating and updating posts, categories, and authors. Start with a test post to understand the flow and gradually expand to live content.
The core endpoints you will use for blogging are POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and GET /blogs/categories. For templates and email content, use GET emails/builder to pull templates and push updates to blog posts as needed.
Slug management ensures SEO friendly URLs. Verify uniqueness with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creating or updating a post. If a slug already exists, choose a new one or append a project id to keep URLs stable.
Yes, you can update existing posts from FacileThings using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Keep your content in sync by updating title, content, and metadata as needed.
Authentication uses API keys or OAuth tokens from the Blogs API dashboard. Store credentials securely in FacileThings and rotate keys regularly. Test credentials in a sandbox flow before going live.
Rate limits depend on your plan. Most plans allow a steady series of requests; if you hit a limit, implement exponential backoff retries. Contact support for higher quotas if you need them.
You can view errors in the FacileThings Logs tab and in the Blogs API dashboard. Enable webhook notifications to stay informed. Enable verbose logging during setup to speed troubleshooting.
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