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Bubble.io and Ghost integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2024

Explore our step-by-step guide on integrating Bubble.io with Ghost to enhance your website's functionality and user experience.

What is Ghost?

Ghost is an open-source blogging platform that uses a headless Node.js CMS, allowing for the creation and management of online publications. It was designed to simplify the process of online publishing for individuals and businesses alike. It provides a simple user interface and a rich set of features, including SEO settings and social sharing features, themes, and in-depth analytics. Its headless CMS allows developers to build websites, apps or other digital products in any programming language.

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How to integrate Bubble.io with Ghost?

Step 1: Begin by Creating a New Application in Bubble.

To do this, navigate to your Bubble dashboard and select 'New App.' Assign a name to your application. Crafting the name, setting a type, and choosing your templates are all tasks that can be completed from here. Once you finish with this, you can proceed to the Bubble application editor.

Step 2: Add Ghost Plugin from the Plugin Tab.

In the Bubble application editor, click on the 'Plugins' in the left-side panel. Then, go to the 'Add Plugins' section and look for Ghost. After you've found the Ghost plugin, you will need to select 'Install.' After the plugin is installed, you can proceed to the next phase.

Step 3: Setup Ghost in API Integration Panel.

Go to the 'Settings' tab and select 'API' in the dropdown menu. Confirm that the 'Enable the Backend Workflows' panel is active. After you've completed this, return to the Ghost plugin panel.

Step 4: Configure Ghost Plugin Credentials.

Under the 'Plugins' tab, click on Ghost. This will prompt you with two significant parameters: 'Content API Key' and 'API URL.' You would need your Ghost account's API Credentials to fill in these fields.

Step 5: Obtain Ghost API Credentials.

Log in to your Ghost account and navigate to the 'Integrations' portion of your dashboard. Click on 'Add Custom Integration.' Give a name to your integration and click on 'Create'. This will generate your 'Content API Key' and 'API URL.'

Step 6: Enter Ghost API Credentials in Bubble.io

Return to Bubble.io and paste the API credentials that you got from Ghost into the corresponding parameters.

Step 7: Test the API in Workflow.

To test the API, navigate to the workflow section of the Bubble.io app. You may set up actions that call the Ghost API and verify if the data is fetched correctly.

Congratulations, you have just integrated Ghost with Bubble.io. The configurations could be a bit technical but following these steps will ensure smooth integration. At this point, you can utilize the data fetched from the Ghost API in your Bubble.io application interface. Remember to adhere to Bubble.io and Ghost’s terms of use while you build away.

Bubble.io and Ghost integration usecase

Scenario: An online publishing company uses Bubble.io to create a user-friendly platform for content creators to submit their articles and stories. They use Ghost as their primary content management system for their website and want a seamless process of moving these submissions from Bubble.io to Ghost to streamline their content publishing pipeline.

Solution: Integrating Bubble.io with Ghost

Submission Platform Creation: The company uses Bubble.io to develop a comprehensive submission platform. This platform includes fields for content creators to fill out their details and attach their content.

Setting Up the Integration: The company incorporates the Ghost plugin in Bubble.io and connects it using their Ghost API key. They then create workflows in Bubble.io that get activated when a content creator submits work through the platform.

Data Transfer Workflow: When a submission is made, the workflow gets activated. The submitted data like content creator’s information and the attached content, are automatically transmitted to Ghost using the configured Ghost plugin action. A new story or post is created in Ghost with the submitted content and information.

Content Publishing in Ghost: The editorial team in the company uses Ghost to review, edit and publish the content. They keep track of the source of the content, crediting the content creators accordingly.

Monitoring and Analytics: The integration allows for seamless tracking of the content source. The company can trace who is submitting what type of content, making it easier to manage their content mix and plan their publishing schedule.

Benefits:

Efficiency: Automating the content submission and publishing process saves time and reduces the risk of manual errors.

Unified Platform: All content is managed and published in Ghost, giving the editorial team a single platform to work with.

Streamlined Workflow: The integration ensures smooth content flow, helping the company to maintain a consistent content publishing schedule.

Content Analytics: The company can analyze the content submissions in Ghost to understand which types of content and which content creators are most popular with their audience.

By integrating Bubble.io with Ghost, the online publishing company can efficiently manage their content submissions and publishing process, providing a seamless experience to their content creators and maintaining a consistent flow of fresh content for their audience.

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