To connect, obtain an API key with the required scope emails/builder.readonly, configure the connection in Houzz Pro, and store credentials securely. Use OAuth2 where applicable and test the connection with a sample post.
Houzz Pro uses OAuth 2.0 to authorize access to the connected Blogs API. Follow prompts in Houzz Pro to grant permissions and test the connection.
Primary endpoints include emails builder and schedule for notifications, and blogs endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists for slug checks.
Trigger: a new or updated draft in Houzz Pro meets publishing criteria.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to publish a new post, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts, and ensure title, content, slug and author fields are sent.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, publishDate
Trigger: when a post is scheduled in Houzz Pro
Actions: trigger emails via POST /emails/builder or POST /emails/builder/data and queue schedules with GET /emails/schedule to notify teams.
GET /emails/schedule
locationId, templateId, scheduleTime, recipientList
Trigger: updates to categories or authors in Houzz Pro
Actions: synchronize via GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to keep data aligned
GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
categoryId, authorId, name
Fast setup with standard endpoints and drag and drop workflow builders in Houzz Pro.
No custom coding required; changes propagate automatically across connected endpoints.
Scales across multiple Houzz Pro projects with centralized content control and auditing.
This glossary explains core elements like API, endpoints, authentication, slug, and common workflows you’ll use when connecting Houzz Pro with the Blogs API.
A set of rules and tools that allow applications to communicate and exchange data.
Authorization framework that grants access to resources without sharing user credentials.
A URL-friendly string used to identify a post for SEO and routing.
A sequence of automated steps that moves data between Houzz Pro and the Blogs API.
Set up a flow that creates drafts in Houzz Pro and publishes them to the Blogs API with a single action.
Auto populate slug, meta description, and keywords during post creation to boost SEO.
Notify your team in real time when a post goes live across channels.
Obtain API keys, set the scope, and test the connection in Houzz Pro.
Define mapping for title, content, slug, author, and category between Houzz Pro and Blogs API.
Build and run test workflows to verify posting, scheduling, and syncing.
The Blogs API and Houzz Pro integration lets you publish, schedule, and manage blog content directly from Houzz Pro without switching apps. You can automate workflows to create posts, update slugs, and coordinate emails for launches, improving consistency and speed.
Needed endpoints include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, GET /blogs/categories to pull categories, GET /blogs/authors to fetch authors. You may also use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to avoid duplicates and GET /blogs/posts for retrieval.
No custom coding is required if you use the built in workflow builder in Houzz Pro with the Blogs API. However, some advanced automations may benefit from basic scripting or using a middleware like Zapier for routing.
Authenticate with the Blogs API by obtaining an API key or OAuth credentials and granting access in Houzz Pro. Test the connection with a small test post before enabling full automation.
Yes, you can schedule posts and related emails by linking the Blogs API’s posts and emails endpoints with Houzz Pro. Use the emails/schedule endpoint to queue notifications and ensure delivery timing matches your content calendar.
Authors and categories are retrieved via GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories and mapped to Houzz Pro fields. Keep mappings up to date to ensure accurate attribution and SEO alignment.
Slug checks prevent duplicates and help SEO by validating URL uniqueness before publishing. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability and avoid conflicts.
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