To connect, generate an API key or OAuth token and authorize WS Form with the required scopes. Keep credentials secure and rotate keys regularly.
Enter your API credentials in WS Form’s integration settings and test the connection to ensure secure communication with the Blogs API.
Examples include GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Trigger: When a WS Form submission happens, create a new blog post using POST /blogs/posts.
Actions: map form fields to post title, content, author, and category, then set publish status.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: edits in WS Form push updates to the existing post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Actions: update title, content, and tags; refresh slug if needed; preserve publish date.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content
Trigger: when a category or author is updated in WS Form, push changes to Blogs API.
Actions: create or update categories via GET /blogs/categories and POST /blogs/categories; assign authors via GET /blogs/authors.
GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: categoryId, authorId
Automate publishing workflows without writing code.
Keep posts in sync with form submissions for consistent data.
Speed up content operations with triggers, webhooks, and validations.
Understand how API endpoints, fields, and records connect WS Form with Blogs API to manage posts, categories, and authors.
A specific URL and HTTP method that defines an action in an API.
A mechanism that pushes data to WS Form when events occur.
A blog article object with fields such as title, content, author, slug, and category.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the blog URL.
Automatically create and publish posts when a WS Form submission is received.
Queue drafts in WS Form and push to Blogs API after reviewer approval.
Aggregate weekly posts and publish a digest automatically.
In the Blogs API dashboard, generate an API key or OAuth token and note the required scopes.
Enter your credentials into WS Form’s integration settings and test the connection.
Map WS Form fields to blog post fields (title, content, author, category) and set up validation.
No coding is required to connect WS Form with the Blogs API. The integration uses standard REST endpoints and field mappings. If you need more customization, consider using conditional logic and error handling within WS Form to manage edge cases. Tip: Always start with a test form and a test post to verify data flows correctly before going live.
For basic post creation, you typically use POST /blogs/posts with fields like title, content, authorId, and categoryId. You can then retrieve the post with GET /blogs/posts or validate a slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. Once created, you can proceed to update or publish according to your workflow.
To test the connection, use WS Form’s test integration feature and verify the API response codes. Ensure your API key or token is valid and has the necessary scopes. Check logs for any authentication or permission errors and adjust credentials accordingly. If errors persist, verify endpoint URLs and network access from your hosting environment.
Yes. You can update posts after publishing using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Include the postId and the fields to update (title, content, etc.). Be mindful of slug changes and potential URL updates if you modify the title.
Categories and authors can be managed via GET /blogs/categories, POST /blogs/categories, and GET /blogs/authors. Map WS Form fields to categoryId and authorId to ensure correct associations. You can also fetch existing IDs to populate dropdowns in WS Form. Maintain data integrity by validating IDs before submission.
Store credentials securely using WS Form’s secret storage or your server’s vault. Rotate keys regularly and limit scopes to the minimum required. Use HTTPS for all requests and monitor usage to detect anomalies. Enable error handling and retry logic to cope with transient API outages.
Check the Blogs API rate limits and quotas in the official docs. If you anticipate high volume, implement request batching and exponential backoff in WS Form. Plan for retries on rate limit responses and provide user feedback when limits are reached.
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