Start by generating an API key in the Blogs API console and grant the necessary scopes such as emails/builder.readonly. Use the key to sign requests and test with sandbox endpoints before going live.
LEX Reception uses token based authentication to connect to Blogs API. Create an app connection, store credentials securely, and confirm permissions match the required scopes.
Key endpoints you will use include: GET emails/builder, POST blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update posts.
Trigger: when a draft is saved in Blogs API, a post is created via POST /blogs/posts with the draft content.
Actions: create post, set title and slug, assign category and author, and publish to the blog.
POST /blogs/posts
Required fields: title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId, status
Trigger: use emails/schedule to pull scheduled items and publish at the planned time.
Actions: fetch schedule via GET /emails/schedule, publish via POST /blogs/posts, and notify subscriptions.
GET /emails/schedule
Fields: id, scheduleTime, templateId, blogPostId
Trigger: edits to a blog post trigger updates in LEX Reception templates and emails.
Actions: update post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and propagate changes to emails and newsletters.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Fields: postId, title, content, slug
Drag-and-drop configuration lets you wire endpoints without writing code.
Prebuilt templates and actions reduce setup time and ongoing maintenance.
Live data streams and reporting help optimize content performance.
This glossary defines the data elements and processes used in this integration for quick reference.
A URL friendly text used to identify and link to a post.
A specific URL path that exposes a resource via HTTP.
A single article published on your blog.
A callback URL that notifies your system of events like new posts or updates.
Configure a trigger so when a draft is saved in Blogs API, a new blog post is created via POST /blogs/posts with content pulled from the draft.
Pre-fill title and slug from landing page data and validate slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing.
Aggregate top posts and send a weekly newsletter via LEX Reception using the emails API to deliver the digest.
Create or enable API access for Blogs API and confirm required scopes such as emails/builder.readonly.
Set up event triggers for post creation, updates, and scheduled publishing using the endpoints listed above.
Run end-to-end tests, check logs, and refine field mappings for title, slug and content.
The integration uses token based authentication with an API key for Blogs API. Store the key securely and include it in request headers to authorize each call. Test credentials in a sandbox environment before going live. For ongoing security, rotate keys regularly and limit scopes to the minimum required.
At minimum you will use endpoints to fetch, create, and update posts such as GET emails/builder, POST blogs/posts, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. To support discovery and validation you may also use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and GET /blogs/categories. This set covers publishing and basic content management.
Yes. Scheduling is supported through the emails schedule endpoints. You can fetch scheduled items with GET /emails/schedule and publish at the planned time using POST /blogs/posts. This enables no code style scheduling within your campaigns.
Slug existence is checked with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug exists you can modify the title or slug or postpone publishing until a unique slug is generated. This helps prevent duplicate content and broken links.
Common errors include authentication failures, invalid field mappings, and rate limits. Implement retry logic with exponential backoff, validate required fields before requests, and review endpoint permissions. Monitor error logs to quickly identify and fix issues.
Automatic assignment of authors and categories is supported by including authorId and categoryId in publish requests. If available, you can map these from your source data or maintain a mapping table to ensure posts land in the correct category with the right author.
Integration performance can be monitored via API response times, error rates, and scheduled job logs. Use dashboards to track publish success, slug conflicts, and post updates. Enable alerts for retries or failures to maintain smooth operations.
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