Hashnode is a blogging platform for developers with a global community and DA 80+. Technical content, SaaS reviews, and programming tutorials published on Hashnode tend to be indexed quickly and widely shared within the developer community. This article guides you through connecting Hashnode to AutoBlogspot in just a few minutes.
Benefits of Auto-Posting to Hashnode
- DA 80+: High-quality backlinks that Google rates highly
- Free custom domain: Your blog can use a custom domain (yourname.hashnode.dev or a custom domain)
- Hashnode Feed: Your articles appear in the Hashnode community feed — extra traffic without additional SEO
- Good schema markup: Hashnode automatically adds structured data, enabling rich snippets on Google
Step 1: Get Your API Key from Hashnode
- Log in at hashnode.com
- Go to Account Settings → Developer
- Click Generate New Token
- Name the token (e.g., "AutoBlogspot") and copy the key
Note: Save the API key immediately — you will only see it once.
Step 2: Get Your Publication ID
Go to your Hashnode blog page with a URL in the format yourname.hashnode.dev. Then go to Blog Dashboard → Settings — the Publication ID is displayed under "Advanced".
Step 3: Connect in AutoBlogspot
- Go to Accounts & Websites → "Hashnode" tab
- Enter your API Key and Publication ID
- Click "Connect & Verify" — the system verifies instantly
Step 4: Select Hashnode in Your Project
Once connected successfully, your Hashnode publication appears in the website list when creating a project. Tick it to have AutoBlogspot automatically post to Hashnode alongside Blogspot, WordPress, and Tumblr.
Tips for Optimizing Hashnode Content
- Choose the right tags: AutoBlogspot automatically assigns tags from your keywords. Add tags like "javascript", "python", "seo", "tutorial" to reach the right feed
- Series: Group related posts into a series to increase page views
- Canonical URL: If the article already exists on your main website, set a canonical URL to avoid duplicate content
See also: Comparing 4 Blog Platforms for SEO.
