Use API keys and OAuth tokens provided by the Blogs API. Keep credentials secure, rotate keys regularly, and grant only the necessary scopes for posting, editing, and retrieving content from Orca Scan.
Authorize Orca Scan to access your Blogs API data by supplying the app’s client credentials and selecting the required scopes (e.g., blog.post.write, blog.read). Store tokens securely and monitor for revocation events.
1) GET emails/builder — retrieve email templates; 2) GET emails/builder.write — check write permissions for email templates; 3) POST emails/builder — create a new email builder config; 4) POST /emails/builder/data — import/export builder data; 5) DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId — remove a template; 6) emails/schedule.readonly — read-only schedule access; 7) GET emails/schedule — fetch schedules; 8) blogs/post.write — write permissions for blog posts; 9) POST /blogs/posts — create a post; 10) blogs/post-update.write — update post content; 11) PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — update a specific post; 12) blogs/check-slug.readonly — verify slug availability; 13) GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — slug existence check; 14) blogs/category.readonly — read categories; 15) GET /blogs/categories — list categories; 16) blogs/author.readonly — read authors; 17) GET /blogs/authors — list authors
Trigger: Orca Scan creates or updates an email template; the Blogs API syncs the corresponding template data.
Actions: Retrieve or manage email templates in the Blogs API; map content to Orca Scan templates and deploy updates.
GET emails/builder
Key fields: locationId, templateId, subject, content
Trigger: Orca Scan creates a new post; publish to Blogs API automatically.
Actions: Create a post in the Blogs API; sync title, content, and metadata.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: postId, title, content, status
Trigger: Orca Scan updates categories; reflect changes in Blogs API.
Actions: Synchronize categories to the Blogs API; create or update category records.
GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: categoryId, name, slug
Benefit 1: Accelerate content workflows with visual automation—no coding required.
Benefit 2: Ensure consistent content across platforms by syncing posts and categories automatically.
Benefit 3: Real-time updates and scheduling between Orca Scan and your blog publishing workflow.
This glossary explains the core elements and processes used when connecting the Blogs API with Orca Scan.
A unique token used to authenticate requests to the Blogs API. Treat it like a password and keep it secret.
An authorization framework that allows applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on the Blogs API without exposing user credentials.
A URL-friendly version of a post name used in blog URLs to improve readability and SEO.
A real-time HTTP callback that lets one system notify another when specific events occur.
Automatically populate blog draft fields using Orca Scan product data, descriptions, and case studies to speed up publishing.
Coordinate publishing calendars with product launches and promotions for timely content.
Automatically adjust blog categories and tags as Orca Scan product lines evolve.
Collect the API key or OAuth client credentials from the Blogs API and register Orca Scan as an app.
Assign scopes like blog.post.write, blog.read, and category.manage to enable publishing and category syncing.
Create field mappings between Orca Scan and Blogs API post, category, and author fields.
Authenticate using a secure API key or OAuth flow configured for the Blogs API. Store credentials safely and rotate them periodically to maintain security. Use the least-privilege principle by granting only the scopes needed for posting and retrieval. If you suspect a breach, revoke tokens and regenerate them immediately. The Orca Scan app should request tokens during initial setup and refresh them as needed. This keeps your content flow uninterrupted while protecting sensitive data.
Essential endpoints for publishing from Orca Scan include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update content, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs. You’ll also want GET /blogs/categories to assign relevant categories and GET /blogs/authors to attribute authors correctly. Depending on your workflow, endpoints for slug checks and category management may also be useful.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before publishing. If the slug exists, you can modify the post title or slug until it’s unique. Implement a conflict-handling strategy in your automation to retry with a new slug after a brief delay. Consistently using slugs helps preserve SEO and link structure.
Yes. By syncing categories and authors from Orca Scan to Blogs API, you can maintain consistent taxonomy and attribution across platforms. Schedule periodic syncs or trigger updates on changes to categories or author records to keep data aligned.
Most APIs have rate limits. Monitor response headers for rate-limit data and implement exponential backoff retries. If you approach a limit, stagger requests or batch updates during low-traffic periods to avoid throttling and ensure reliable publishing.
If credentials are rotated or revoked, the integration will fail until new credentials are provided. Update the app configuration promptly, re-authenticate, and test endpoints to confirm access. Consider implementing alerting so credential changes trigger a notification.
Open a centralized health dashboard to track request success rates, latency, and error codes. Set up logs or alerts for authentication failures, 4xx/5xx responses, and endpoint-specific errors. Regularly review metrics to detect and resolve issues quickly.
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