Obtain your API key or set up OAuth for the Blogs API to authorize requests from Nextiva and Zapier.
Connect Nextiva by granting access to the Blogs API via the configured app in Zapier.
Key endpoints you will use 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, GET /blogs/posts, POST emails/builder/data, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId, blogs/post-update.write, blogs/check-slug.readonly, blogs/author.readonly, blogs/category.readonly, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors. These endpoints enable template management, scheduling, post creation and updates, slug checks, and retrieval of authors and categories to drive Nextiva campaigns.
Trigger when a new blog post is published to update email templates using emails/builder endpoints.
Actions include reading and writing to emails/builder and pushing data to scheduled emails to align with post timing.
Method path examples: GET emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data
Key fields: templateId, locationId, postId, slug
Trigger when a post is created or updated to generate Nextiva campaigns.
Actions include POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure clean slugs.
Method paths: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories
Fields: postId, slug, categoryId
Trigger summarizes content and email performance to feed dashboards.
Actions push data to reports and dashboards using author and category lookups from blogs endpoints.
Paths include GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: authorId, categoryId
Drag and drop automation lets teams build flows without writing code, connecting templates, posts, and campaigns in minutes.
Unified data between Blogs API and Nextiva reduces manual data entry and syncing tasks.
Faster time to value with ready made templates and triggers that scale as your content grows.
Key terms and steps to understand when connecting the APIs, including endpoints and authentication workflows.
Application Programming Interface a set of rules that allows software components to communicate.
A URL and HTTP method that performs an action on a service.
A callback URL that receives data when events occur in connected apps.
The process of verifying identity before granting access to an API or service.
Trigger a welcome email when a new post goes live to introduce readers to your latest content.
Push blog highlights to email and SMS campaigns to maximize reach.
Aggregate blog and email metrics into a single dashboard for quick insights.
Grant access to both services in Zapier to enable API calls securely.
Link the Blogs API endpoints to Nextiva actions such as templates and campaigns.
Run tests and enable the workflow to go live with confidence.
No coding is required for many common automations when using Zapier with the Blogs API and Nextiva. You can build core flows with drag and drop actions. If you need more control, you can add filters and multi step logic without writing code. The result is faster setup and easier maintenance.
A basic setup typically uses endpoints like GET emails/builder, GET blogs/categories, GET blogs/authors, POST blogs/posts, and POST /emails/builder/data. You can start with templates, then extend with scheduling and post updates as needed.
Authentication is handled via API keys or OAuth depending on your security policy. Rotate credentials regularly and restrict scopes to only what is needed. Always use HTTPS and review access logs.
Yes. You can schedule blog promotions and email campaigns to publish at defined times using the scheduling endpoints and blog post actions.
Yes. You can fetch authors and categories via GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories. This data helps you segment campaigns and personalize messaging.
Use Zapier’s built in test and live run features, inspect task history, and review endpoint responses to validate behavior before going live.
Consult the official API docs, explore community tutorials, and leverage in app support to tailor integrations to your use case.
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