Slack Integration

Get real-time BlogWatch notifications directly in your Slack channels. Keep your team informed about important content changes without leaving Slack.

Features

⚡ Real-time notifications
🎯 Customizable alerts
👥 Team collaboration
📊 Rich message formatting
🤖 AI summaries in Slack

Setup Guide

Step 1: Connect Your Workspace

Go to Settings > Integrations
Click Connect Slack
Choose your Slack workspace
Authorize BlogWatch

Step 2: Configure Channels

Select where notifications should go:

#monitoring: All changes
#competitors: Competitor updates
#alerts: Critical changes only

Step 3: Customize Notifications

Message Format

🔔 Content Update Detected
🌐 Site: {{site_name}}
🔗 URL: {{page_url}}
📅 Time: {{timestamp}}

📝 Summary: {{ai_summary}}

Notification Rules

Minimum change threshold
Keyword triggers
Time-based filtering
Priority levels

Advanced Configuration

Custom Webhooks

Create monitor-specific webhooks:

Generate webhook in Slack
Add to monitor settings
Configure payload format

Slash Commands

Available commands:

/blogwatch status - Check monitor status
/blogwatch pause [monitor] - Pause monitoring
/blogwatch summary - Get daily summary

Interactive Messages

Take action directly from Slack:

Mark as reviewed
Snooze notifications
View full analysis
Share with team

Use Cases

Competitor Monitoring

#competitor-intel channel
- Real-time product updates
- Pricing changes
- New feature announcements

Content Team

#content-updates channel
- Industry news
- Trending topics
- Content opportunities

SEO Monitoring

#seo-alerts channel
- SERP changes
- Algorithm updates
- Ranking fluctuations

Best Practices

Channel Organization

Create dedicated channels by topic
Use thread replies for discussions
Pin important monitors

Notification Management

Set quiet hours
Group similar alerts
Use priority indicators

Team Collaboration

@mention relevant team members
Add context in threads
Create action items

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Notifications

Check Slack permissions
Verify channel selection
Test webhook connection
Review notification rules

Message Formatting Issues

Ensure valid JSON payload
Check template syntax
Verify field mappings

Connection Problems

Re-authorize integration
Check workspace settings
Verify API limits

Security & Permissions

Required Scopes

chat:write - Post messages
channels:read - List channels
users:read - User information

Data Privacy

Messages are encrypted
No sensitive data stored
Audit logs available

FAQ

Can I send to private channels? Yes, invite @BlogWatch bot first.

How many workspaces can I connect? Unlimited on Pro and Enterprise plans.

Can I customize the bot name/icon? Yes, in integration settings.

Is there a rate limit? 1 message per second per channel.

💬Slack Integration