Authenticate using your Blogs API credentials. Store keys securely, rotate regularly, and follow best practices for token management. This section covers how to authorize the connection and keep data safe.
Create and configure an app in Order Desk to generate access tokens, client IDs, and secrets with scoped permissions. Treat credentials as sensitive data and limit access.
This integration exposes endpoints for emails, scheduling, and blog posts. Depending on your workflow, you may use different combinations of these endpoints.
Trigger: when a new blog post is published in Blogs API.
Actions: create a new blog post via Blogs API and attach it to relevant categories; notify teams via email or messenger.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, publishedAt
Trigger: order status or field changes in Order Desk map to blog post status.
Actions: update Blogs API posts via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; sync title, content, and metadata.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, status, categoryId
Trigger: nightly or daily pull of blog analytics from Blogs API.
Actions: store views, reads, and comments in Order Desk notes or dashboards; alert teams on trend changes.
GET /blogs/authors
authorId, postCount, totalViews, avgReadTime
Automate content-driven workflows without writing a line of code.
Eliminate manual data entry by syncing posts, authors, and categories automatically.
Speed up publishing cycles and keep teams in the loop with real-time notifications.
Understand API basics: endpoints are URLs you call, methods indicate the action (GET, POST, PUT), and we map triggers to actions to automate workflows. Fields refer to the data pieces you pass through the integration.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that allows software components to communicate and share data.
A specific URL that exposes a function of an API, such as creating or updating a blog post.
An event in a system that starts a workflow or automation.
A task performed in response to a trigger, such as creating or updating a post.
Set up an automation that sends a fresh post to your email list the moment it publishes. Include post highlights and a link to read more.
Digest the top posts of the week and push summaries to Order Desk emails or a CRM contact record for easy sharing.
Automatically tag and forward high-engagement posts to your CRM or project management app for follow-ups.
Obtain API credentials for Blogs API and set up your App in Order Desk to grant access.
Map blog fields to Order Desk fields, including title, excerpt, author, and category.
Test workflows, verify data flows, and enable automation in production.
No coding is required for these steps. The integration uses configurable blocks in Order Desk and your Blogs API credentials to set up triggers, actions, and mappings. You can connect the accounts in minutes and begin automating content workflows without writing code. If you prefer, a developer can assist with advanced custom mappings, but it is not required for most setups.
The setup typically uses endpoints related to blog posts, categories, and authors, plus the necessary authentication flow. Depending on your workflow, you may use POST to create posts, PUT to update, and GET or other checks to verify data like slug existence. The goal is to map the right fields from Blogs API to Order Desk and test the end-to-end flow.
Yes. You can choose which fields to sync, such as title, summary, slug, author, and category. Field mappings are configurable in the connector UI, and you can add or remove mappings as your content strategy evolves. This keeps your Order Desk records aligned with your Blogs API data.
Use token-based authentication and store credentials securely. Rotate keys regularly and limit permissions to the minimum scope necessary. If you use OAuth, ensure tokens are refreshed automatically and securely.
Sync logs are visible in the Order Desk app under the Integrations or Logs section. You can review recent activity, failed attempts, and the data mapped between Blogs API and Order Desk. Enable email alerts for failures if desired.
Yes. The connector supports mapping multiple blogs and authors. You can create separate mappings or use dynamic fields to route data from different sources. This helps keep multiple content streams organized in Order Desk.
There are rate limits imposed by the Blogs API and the Order Desk platform. If you approach limits, the connector will queue requests or retry after a cooldown period. We recommend planning batch updates where possible.
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