Access to the Blogs API from Zapier is secured with an API key or OAuth. Configure credentials in Zapier and test the connection to ensure secure access to endpoints.
In Zapier, set up the chosen authentication method in the Formatter app and verify connectivity to the Blogs API before building automations.
– GET /blogs/posts\n- POST /blogs/posts\n- PUT /blogs/posts/:postId\n- GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists\n- GET /blogs/categories\n- GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: A new draft becomes ready and is sent to the Blogs API to publish.
Actions: Create Post, Attach Content, Publish
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id
Trigger: A post is updated in your CMS or editorial workflow.
Actions: Update Post, Sync categories, update slug
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, category_ids, slug
Trigger: A post is flagged for archival in your workflow.
Actions: Archive post in Blogs API
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, status
Automate publishing without writing code.
Combine data from multiple sources in Zapier to create posts.
Centralized workflow management in Zapier Formatter.
A quick glossary of terms you’ll encounter when connecting Blogs API with Zapier Formatter, including endpoints, authentication, triggers, and actions.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets apps communicate, such as GHL and Zapier.
A specific path on an API to perform an action, e.g., GET /blogs/posts.
Methods to verify identity and access permissions (e.g., API keys or OAuth).
A URL-friendly string used to identify a post in a web address.
Use Zapier to assemble a blog outline from a brief and format it with Formatter.
Trigger posting at planned times from your editorial calendar.
Push published blogs to social channels via Zapier actions.
Collect your API key and authorize access within Zapier.
Set up the API key or OAuth in Zapier’s Formatter app and test.
Create triggers and actions, then map blog fields like title and content.
Yes. The Blogs API in Zapier Formatter uses standard REST endpoints to create, read, update, and check posts. It’s designed for no-code automation via Zapier’s Trigger and Action modules.\nIf you’re new to REST, start by testing a simple GET to fetch posts, then move to a POST to create a post and iterate from there.
Formatter in Zapier is designed for no-code workflows. You typically do not need to write code to map fields, apply basic transformations, or route data between apps.\nSome advanced use-cases might require a small formula step, but most setups work with the UI.
Supported endpoints include fetching posts, creating posts, updating posts, and slug checks. You can also verify slug existence to avoid duplicates. Refer to the endpoint list in this guide for full details.
Authentication is handled in Zapier via API keys or OAuth. Store credentials securely in Zapier and test each connection before going live. If a token expires, refresh it in your connection settings.
Yes. Zapier can schedule posts by triggering actions at set times or in response to calendar events. Use a time-based trigger to publish posts automatically.
Common issues include invalid credentials, endpoint path mismatches, and field name mismatches. Verify your connection, test endpoints, and review field mappings. Enable detailed logs in Zapier to identify where requests fail and adjust accordingly.
API rate limits vary by plan and endpoint. If you hit a limit, slow down request frequency or spread calls across a Zapier multi-step workflow. Consider caching data and reusing existing posts where possible.
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