Obtain your Blogs API credentials and grant the required scope (emails/builder.readonly). This ensures your Zapier automations can read and manage blog content safely.
Configure secure authentication in the Zapier App Connector to store and pass your Blogs API credentials for every workflow.
GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: a new draft is ready in Zapier; Action: POST /blogs/posts to publish
Map fields like title, content, slug, category, author, and publishDate to the POST /blogs/posts payload.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, category, author, publishDate
Trigger: a post needs updates; Action: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Update fields such as title, content, slug, category, author, and publishDate.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, category, author, publishDate
Trigger: check slug availability; Action: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
If exists, prompt for an alternate slug; otherwise proceed with creation.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate blog publishing and updates without writing code.
Streamline content workflows by linking endpoints for posts, slugs, and categories.
Maintain data consistency and accuracy with field mapping and validation.
Common elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, fields, slugs, categories, and authors. This glossary clarifies their roles in the Blogs API and Zapier App Connector workflow.
A set of rules and protocols that allow software applications to communicate and exchange data.
A specific URL in an API that performs a defined function, such as creating a post or checking a slug.
A URL-friendly string used to identify a post, often included in the post’s URL.
The action of making a blog post live on your site or feed.
Turn incoming email content into blog drafts and publish automatically via the Blogs API.
Aggregate content from feeds and publish curated posts with consistent formatting.
Automatically generate and validate slugs that are SEO-friendly for each post.
Add your Blogs API credentials in the Zapier App Connector and grant access to the necessary scopes.
Select the endpoint actions you need and map title, content, slug, category, and author fields.
Run tests to verify data flow, then deploy your automation to production.
No extensive coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual setup to connect to Blogs API endpoints, map fields, and automate workflows. Start with a simple trigger such as a new blog draft and gradually add actions like publish or update, validating results as you go.
Essential endpoints include POST /blogs/posts for creation and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates. Also include GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs, and GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to map metadata.
Slug validation checks the slug against existing posts to prevent duplicates. If a slug exists, Zapier can suggest an alternative slug or prompt you to edit before proceeding.
Yes. You can update title, content, slug, and other fields using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Post updates are applied immediately to the target post after the request completes.
Authentication is handled via secure tokens and encrypted storage in the Zapier App Connector. Always follow least-privilege principles and review scopes like emails/builder.readonly to minimize risk.
Typical required scopes include emails/builder.readonly for reading emails templates and related data. For blog management, ensure you request the blogs endpoints you need, and scope accordingly.
Test the workflow by running a debug run or using Zapier’s test mode to verify data mapping and responses. Monitor responses from the Blogs API and adjust mappings or error handling as needed.
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