Obtain your API credentials and securely connect the Blogs API to Zapier App Connector for reliable access
Authorize Zapier App Connector to access Blogs API by completing the standard OAuth or API key flow and saving credentials
– blogs/post.write uses POST /blogs/posts; – POST /blogs/posts creates a blog post; – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId updates a blog post; – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists checks a slug exists; – blogs/category.readonly GET /blogs/categories lists categories; – blogs/author.readonly GET /blogs/authors lists authors
Trigger occurs when a new content item is created in your CMS and pushes to Blogs API
Action sends data to POST /blogs/posts to publish in Blogs API
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id, category_id
Trigger when a slug is prepared to publish; verify via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Action decides create or update based on slug existence
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Trigger on demand to pull authors and categories from Blogs API
Action maps authors and categories into Zapier fields
GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
author_id, category_id
No coding needed set up triggers and actions quickly
Automate posts and updates across your blog network
Keep authors and categories in sync across tools
This glossary covers common terms and the core processes used when integrating the Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector
A URL friendly version of the post title used in the web address
A specific API URL path and method used to perform an action
Mechanism to prove identity and permissions for API access
The data sent with an API request or event in JSON
When a CMS article is published, push a new blog post via POST /blogs/posts
Use the same content to publish to multiple blog endpoints
Monitor CMS updates and push PUT /blogs/posts/:postId automatically
In Zapier, create a new connection and authenticate to Blogs API
Select triggers and actions for your workflow and map fields
Run tests and deploy the automation
The Blogs API supports multiple authentication methods including API keys and OAuth tokens. Use the method your organization has provisioned and ensure credentials are stored securely in Zapier. When setting up the connection bear in mind the required scopes for read and write operations. Always test credentials after setup to confirm access. If you rotate credentials, reauthenticate the connection promptly to avoid downtime.
Publishing a post typically requires endpoints for creating and updating posts. You will use POST /blogs/posts to publish new content and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts. Ensure you provide the title, content, slug, and references to author and category. Validating existence of a slug via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists helps prevent duplicates.
Slug existence checks are performed with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug already exists you can choose to update the existing post or generate a new slug. This helps maintain clean URLs and avoids duplicate content. Map the slug field in your trigger to the slug value you plan to publish.
Authors and categories can be synced using GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories. By pulling these reference lists you can map author and category IDs in your posts. Scheduling regular syncs ensures your content remains aligned across systems and avoids orphaned references.
No code is required to connect the Blogs API to the Zapier App Connector. The setup is point and click, with field mapping and simple triggers. If you need advanced logic you can add filters, conditional paths, and multi step actions, but the core setup remains no code.
To test the connection, run a test pull of authors and categories, then create a test post using POST /blogs/posts. Validate that the response includes the new post ID and that the data maps correctly in Zapier. Fix any mapping issues and re-run tests until the flow runs smoothly.
API rate limits vary by plan. Monitor requests during testing and set up retry logic in Zapier to handle rate limits gracefully. Use proper error handling to surface meaningful messages and to pause or back off when limits are reached.
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