To connect, obtain an API key or OAuth token from the Blogs API, then configure the smartercontact app to use those credentials for secure requests to endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/categories.
In smartercontact, store the API credentials securely and reference them in your workflows to authorize requests to the Blogs API endpoints.
Core endpoints you may use when integrating smartercontact with the Blogs API include creating posts, updating posts, slug checks, listing categories and authors, and retrieving posts.
Trigger: New form submission in smartercontact or new lead — create a blog post draft in Blogs API.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to publish or update, and set slug/title/category as needed.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId
Trigger: Draft ready to be checked for slug conflicts.
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug, then PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: slug, postId
Trigger: New blog draft requires category and author mapping.
Actions: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to map data into smartercontact.
GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: categoryId, authorId
No-code automation: Build workflows without writing code.
Faster content publication by syncing submissions directly to your blog.
Centralized content management across platforms via a single connector.
Key components explained: endpoints, authentication, fields, and workflow steps to connect the Blogs API with smartercontact.
An API is a set of rules that allow apps to communicate with the Blogs API to create, read, update, or delete blog data.
A URL-friendly string used in blog post URLs for SEO.
A specific path in the API used to perform an action.
Methods like API keys or OAuth that grant access to perform API calls.
Turn new leads into draft blog posts in Blogs API, enriching with form data and lead details.
Automatically update blog content and metadata when smartercontact workflows change a lead’s status.
Check slug availability with the Blogs API before publishing to avoid duplicates.
Obtain your API key or OAuth token from the Blogs API and note the client ID.
Enter credentials in the smartercontact connection settings and authorize access to blog endpoints.
Build a test workflow that creates a post when a new lead is added and checks the slug before publish.
No coding is required. The integration uses a no-code workflow builder to connect smartercontact with the Blogs API. You can drag and drop triggers, actions, and data mappings to automate posting and updates. If you’re comfortable with basic API concepts, you can customize fields and conditions to fit your process. The goal is to enable marketers and content teams to automate publishing without writing code.
You will need an API credential from the Blogs API—either an API key or an OAuth token. Securely store these credentials in smartercontact’s connection settings and reference them in your workflows. For most orgs, an API key suffices for server-to-server calls, while OAuth is preferred when user authorization is required.
Yes. All requests should be made over HTTPS with proper token-based authentication. Store credentials securely, rotate keys periodically, and limit permissions to only what is required for the workflow.
The endpoints you’ll likely use most include: POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update or publish, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slug availability, GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to map metadata.
Yes. You can fetch and map categories with GET /blogs/categories and authors with GET /blogs/authors, then apply those mappings in smartercontact workflows to ensure correct taxonomy and attribution.
Test in a staging or sandbox environment if available. Use a test lead and a draft blog post to verify triggers, data fields, and slug checks before going live. Monitor logs for any authentication or permission issues.
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