Use API keys or OAuth to authorize requests to the Blogs API from your GoCardless workflow. Secure credentials in your vault and rotate keys regularly to maintain security.
Set up OAuth or API key access for GoCardless within the integration app. Generate credentials in the Apps panel and assign only the scopes you need for the workflow.
Common endpoints used in this integration include: GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, POST /emails/builder/data, and GET /blogs/posts.
Trigger: When a new blog post is published in Blogs API.
Actions: Create a new email from the post data and deliver to subscribers via the Emails Builder.
Methods/Paths: GET /blogs/posts and POST /blogs/posts to fetch and publish posts.
Key fields: postId, title, slug, publishDate.
Trigger: Change in post status or category.
Actions: Update blog post records and push notifications; optionally generate a digest for subscribers.
Methods/Paths: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and GET /blogs/posts.
Key fields: postId, categoryId, status, title.
Trigger: Author data changes or a new author added.
Actions: Sync author data to Blogs API and cross-post related content to subscribers.
Methods/Paths: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts.
Key fields: authorId, postId, slug.
Automate blog workflows and subscriber communications without custom development using pre-built triggers and actions.
Deliver timely emails and digests the moment a post goes live, straight from your GoCardless environment.
Simplify content-billing workflows by linking blog events to GoCardless payments and subscriptions.
Understand API endpoints, authentication, webhooks, data mapping, and error handling to implement a robust integration.
A specific URL path used to perform an action in an API, such as GET /blogs/posts.
A standard protocol for authorizing access to APIs without sharing user credentials.
A callback mechanism that receives real-time event data from an API.
A URL-friendly string used to identify a blog post or page.
Publish a weekly blog digest to customers on your GoCardless subscriptions, increasing engagement with zero extra code.
When a new post goes live, trigger renewal reminders via the Emails Builder to keep customers informed.
Cross-promote GoCardless features with blog content to boost adoption among subscribers.
Create API keys or OAuth tokens for the Blogs API and grant only the scopes needed for the workflow.
Map blog post fields to GoCardless triggers and set up any necessary data transformations.
Run tests with sample posts, verify emails and digests, and monitor logs after deployment.
You can authenticate with OAuth 2.0 or API keys. OAuth is recommended for long-running integrations, while API keys work well for simple workflows. Always store credentials securely and rotate them periodically. After authentication, use the minimal scope required for the task to reduce exposure.
For basic newsletters, you typically need access to blog posts and email delivery endpoints. This includes GET /blogs/posts to fetch posts, POST /blogs/posts to publish, and POST /emails/builder/data to compose and send emails. You may also leverage GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs before publishing.
Yes. You can trigger actions from subscription-related events by monitoring the GoCardless side and invoking corresponding Blogs API actions (such as updating posts or sending notifications) via the Emails Builder. This keeps subscribers informed about changes tied to their subscriptions.
Slug validation ensures each post has a unique, URL-friendly identifier. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check availability before publishing and implement a fallback mechanism if a slug already exists.
Test in a staging environment using sample posts and dummy subscribers. Use sandbox credentials, run end-to-end tests of post publication, email sends, and digest creation, and review logs before going live.
Common errors include invalid credentials, insufficient scopes, or missing required fields. Handle them by validating tokens, ensuring proper endpoint permissions, and implementing retries with exponential backoff. Always log error details for quick triage.
API endpoint references and docs are in the Blogs API developer portal and the GoCardless integration docs. Look for sections on authentication, blog endpoints, emails builder endpoints, and sample workflows. If something is missing, consult the support team for the latest endpoint mappings.
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