Best way to connect Postmark to Bubble?

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Hi all,

I’m seeing a lot of different options for connecting Postmark to Bubble. I’m wondering what the best/most reliable option is? Should I use a third party plugin or the Bubble API Connector (keeping in mind I’m not a developer so simpler might be better for me). @J805 Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!

Audrey

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Arguably the API Connector the best choice given it’s provided by Bubble. I use that - once you’ve done it once, it’s very straightforward.

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Agreed. API Connector will be best in the long run because you don’t have a dependency on another publisher to maintain the plugin, and you can integrate with only the calls you need. Yes, you have to set it up “from scratch” compared to a plugin, but it’ll be worth it and you’ll learn a ton that you can apply to other integrations. This isn’t to say there aren’t great plugins out there, and if you’re really just looking for a shortcut, then go for the plugin – but for long term control, go with your own connection.

Cheers,
Gaby
Coaching No Code Apps

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I would recommend using the plugin to start and get going but in the long run, the API Connector is the way to go. Just get it launched first, then work on the other details. Sometimes apps don’t even last long enough to make it worth spending more time on it. :blush: Get your MVP off the ground first.

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I use @lindsay_knowcode 's plugin: Postmark Template Plugin | Bubble

Very simple to setup, and you can do transactional and bulk emails pretty easily.

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postmark is a very simple api so I’d recommend the api connector if you’re able to do it that way

otherwise the plugin will suffice but adds unnecessary bloat to an app (most plugins have a whole list of api calls and functions when I usually only need 1 or 2)

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Thank you all! I think I’m going to go with Bubble’s API connector in the end because I found a clear how-to video on Postmark: Integrate Postmark and Bubble | Postmark.

One quick follow up question, if I’m sending transactional emails and also some blasts to all my users, I should set up different streams for those two email types correct? Because if I don’t and I send a blast and someone unsubscribes, they will also be unsubscribing from transactional emails.

Thank you all again,

Audrey