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2026-02-18·5 min read

Best Practices for Using the Blotd API

Get the most out of your API calls. Blotd gives you a generous request allowance on every plan, but smart usage patterns will keep your app fast and your quota healthy. Here are th...

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2026-02-18·3 min read

Why We Chose a REST API Over GraphQL

Simplicity wins. When we started building Blotd, we had a choice: REST or GraphQL. We picked REST, and here is why. Our users want speed, not flexibility. GraphQL shines when you h...

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2026-02-18·3 min read

How to Add a Blog to Your Next.js App in 5 Minutes

The fastest way to add a blog. You have a Next.js app and you want a blog. Here is how to do it with Blotd in under 5 minutes. Step 1: Get your API key. Sign up at blotd.com, head ...

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2026-02-18·2 min read

Introducing Blotd: The Headless Blog API for Developers

Why we built Blotd. Every developer has been there. You need a blog for your product, so you spin up WordPress, configure a dozen plugins, fight with themes, and spend more time on...

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