Use the Blogs API credentials to authorize requests from Zapier App Connector, ensuring secure access to your posts, authors, and categories.
Zapier supports OAuth 2.0 or API key methods to connect to external services. Configure your connection in the Zapier account and select the Blogs API from the app list.
Endpoints you may use include: GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /emails/builder/data, POST emails/builder, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId, GET emails/schedule, GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, blogs/post.write, blogs/post-update.write, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, blogs/check-slug.readonly, GET /blogs/categories, blogs/category.readonly, GET /blogs/authors, blogs/author.readonly. Use these to automate content creation, updates, retrieval, and scheduling via Zapier.
Trigger when a new blog post is created in Blogs API to start a Zap in Zapier
Actions include create, update, and publish posts, plus optional category and author mapping
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, status
Trigger when a post is updated in Blogs API
Actions: update title, content, slug, and status via Zapier
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content
Trigger on a scheduled pull to fetch latest posts and slug checks
Actions: retrieve posts, check slug existence, and fetch authors
GET /blogs/posts
Key fields: postId, slug
Automate publishing and updates without writing code
Synchronize content across platforms and channels automatically
Speed up workflows with visual automation and templates
This section defines common API terms and how they apply to the Blogs API and Zapier integration
A specific URL path and method used to perform an action in an API
The process of verifying identity and authorizing access to an API
A URL friendly identifier for a post used in the slug field
A callback URL that receives event notifications from an API
When a post goes live, automatically push it to your Email Builder campaigns in Zapier
Send drafts for review, then publish on approval to ensure quality control
Validate slug uniqueness before publishing to optimize SEO
Authorize access in Zapier using the Blogs API credentials
Select endpoints and align data fields with your Zapier workflows
Create Zaps, test, and monitor results to ensure reliability
Most users can set up common workflows with no code using Zapier’s visual builder. The platform guides you through connecting accounts, triggers, actions, and field mappings. You can start with a simple trigger and an action to see immediate results. For more advanced automation, you can leverage multiple steps, filters, and delays to tailor the workflow to exact needs.
For basic blog posting, you typically use POST /blogs/posts to create content and GET /blogs/posts to verify results. You may also need GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure slug uniqueness before publishing. These endpoints cover creation, retrieval, and slug validation in a single workflow.
Authentication is handled by providing your Blogs API credentials in the Zapier connection setup. You may use an API key or OAuth depending on your configuration; ensure you grant the Zapier App Connector the appropriate read and write scopes for your use case. Keep credentials secure and rotate as recommended.
Yes, you can check slug existence with the GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists endpoint. This helps prevent duplicate content and supports SEO friendly publishing workflows. Incorporate slug checks into your Zapier automations to ensure consistency.
If you encounter errors, start by testing the connection in Zapier and review the API responses for status codes and messages. Common issues include invalid credentials, missing required fields, or endpoint rate limits. Adjust parameters or retry with improved payloads.
Rate limits vary by endpoint; if you hit limits, space out requests or design your automation to batch operations when supported. Review endpoint usage and consider scheduling pulls or using webhooks to reduce repeated calls.
Zapier provides task history and logs for each Zap run within your account. You can view details, error messages, and retry suggestions in the task history to diagnose and fix issues quickly.
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