Authenticate to the Blogs API using the standard API key or OAuth token with access to blog posts, authors, categories, and slug checks.
In SMSFactor, ensure the connector has the correct scopes and that your API credentials are stored securely to enable reliable data exchange.
– GET /blogs/authors (list authors) – GET /blogs/categories (list categories) – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (check slug) – POST /blogs/posts (create post) – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId (update post) – GET /blogs/categories (retrieve categories) – GET /blogs/authors (retrieve authors)
Trigger: a new blog post is published in Blogs API.
Actions: push post title, excerpt, and link to SMSFactor to notify subscribers or update a digest.
Methods/Paths involved: POST /blogs/posts to create, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update.
Key fields: postId, title, slug, author, categories, publishedDate, excerpt, link
Trigger: slug exists check before publishing a post.
Actions: sync slug state with categories and authors to ensure consistent metadata.
Methods/Paths involved: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors.
Key fields: slug, categoryId, authorId, postId
Trigger: new or updated posts should trigger a daily digest.
Actions: aggregate posts and push a digest via SMS or email through SMSFactor.
Endpoints used: POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors.
Key fields: digestDate, postCount, summaryLinks
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Key terms and processes used in this integration: endpoints, triggers, actions, fields, slugs, and data mapping.
A specific URL and HTTP method that performs an action in an API.
A URL-friendly identifier used to locate a post within the blog.
An event that starts an automation in SMSFactor when something happens in the Blogs API.
An operation performed as a response to a trigger (e.g., send a notification).
When a new post goes live, automatically send a short SMS with the title and link to subscribers.
Aggregate weekly posts and distribute a concise digest to your audience via SMS or email.
Notify subscribers when a new post by a favorite author is published.
Obtain the API key and set the correct scope for blogs, then authenticate in the SMSFactor app.
Choose a Blogs API event like new post, then map fields such as title, excerpt, and link.
Run tests to verify data flows to SMSFactor dashboards and subscriber channels, then deploy to production.
You will typically need an API key or OAuth token with access to the Blogs API endpoints (posts, authors, categories, slug checks). Store credentials securely in your integration platform and rotate keys periodically. Ensure the token has the necessary scopes for reading posts and metadata. For SMSFactor, authorize the app to push notifications and digests.
Yes. Start with a read-only scope to explore data flows and verify field mappings. This helps you validate triggers and actions without risking data changes. When confident, you can request extended write access for production use.
Essential endpoints include POST /blogs/posts to create or update posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs, GET /blogs/authors to pull author data, and GET /blogs/categories to pull category data. Slug checks help prevent duplicates when publishing.
Respect rate limits by implementing exponential backoff and retry logic. If you hit a limit, pause retries for the recommended interval and log the event. Provide users with a graceful notification if data cannot be retrieved temporarily.
Store API keys in a secure vault or encrypted environment variable. Use token rotation policies and least-privilege access. Never expose keys in client-side code and monitor usage with alerts for unusual activity.
Yes. You can map categoryId and authorId fields to target audiences or group subscribers by interest. Filtering at the source helps ensure recipients receive relevant content and reduces noise.
Create a test workflow that mimics production data, verify field mappings, triggers, and actions, and review logs. Once results are consistent, promote the integration to production with monitoring and rollback plans.
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