Learn how to securely obtain and use API keys, OAuth tokens, or other credentials to authorize requests to the Blogs API endpoints. Follow best practices for rotating secrets and scoping access.
Configure your Flutterwave app credentials and grant scoped access to the Blogs API, ensuring encrypted transmission and regular credential audits.
Key endpoints include: GET emails/builder; POST /emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; GET emails/schedule; GET /blogs/posts; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/categories; etc.
Trigger: A new blog post is created in Blogs API (via POST /blogs/posts).
Actions: Send a notification email to subscribers using Emails Builder; apply templates and schedule delivery.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id, category_id, publish_date
Trigger: An existing blog post is updated in Blogs API.
Actions: Sync updated fields back to Flutterwave data stores and notify via Emails Builder if needed.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, category_id, status
Trigger: Slug is generated or provided during post creation.
Actions: Check slug existence with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; proceed or retry with a unique slug.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate publication and distribution to subscribers without writing a line of code.
Accelerate content workflows by triggering actions from events in either system.
Centralize governance with clear API endpoints, roles, and access controls.
This glossary defines core terms and processes used in the Flutterwave–Blogs API integration to keep your automation clear and actionable.
A piece of content published in the Blogs API, including title, body, slug, and metadata.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post used in routing and SEO.
A specific URL path and HTTP method that exposes a function of the API.
A callback URL that receives real-time notifications from the API.
Automatically push published blogs to your Emails Builder sequence to boost engagement and reduce manual tasks.
Sync edits back to Flutterwave or trigger an update email to subscribers.
Validate URL slugs to prevent duplicates and optimize SEO automatically.
Obtain a valid API key or OAuth token for both systems and verify access scopes.
Map your trigger events and actions to the API endpoints listed above.
Run tests, check error handling, and deploy your automation.
No-code options exist through the visual workflow builder, so you can connect Blogs API with Flutterwave without writing code. If you need more control, you can insert custom logic within the workflow using conditional steps. Always start with a simple trigger-to-action setup and expand as needed. Two paragraphs of best-practice guidance help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure reliable runs.
For a basic setup, focus on endpoints like POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and GET /blogs/authors. These enable creating, updating, validating, and attributing posts. You can pair them with GET emails/builder and POST /emails/builder/data to automate notifications. Consider batching and scheduling to manage load and delivery windows.
Yes. Use the slug-exists check (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) prior to publishing to avoid duplicates. If the slug exists, the workflow can automatically generate a unique slug and retry publishing. This helps preserve SEO and prevents content collisions. You can also implement a fallback strategy for conflicts within the same automation.
Authentication typically uses API keys or OAuth tokens. Store credentials securely, rotate them regularly, and scope access to only what is needed (read/write permissions). Use encrypted storage and follow best practices for secret management. If using a step-based connector, ensure tokens are refreshed automatically and errors are surfaced with actionable retries.
Yes. The endpoints include proven scheduling capabilities via Emails Builder and blog posting times via publish_date. You can schedule posts to publish at a future time or schedule email distributions to subscribers after publishing. Test timing for delivery windows and adjust cadence to match audience engagement patterns.
Rate limits depend on both APIs and your plan. Build retry logic with exponential backoff and implement graceful degradation for failed endpoints. Monitor usage to stay within quotas and avoid throttling during high-traffic campaigns. Plan ahead for spikes during product launches or promotions.
Yes. See sample workflows and templates in our documentation or example projects within the Widgets/Templates library. You can adapt these examples to your Flutterwave integration by swapping in your endpoints and fields. If you need more ideas, request a starter pack from support with your use case and data model.
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