To start, register a GHL developer app to obtain client credentials. Use these credentials to request access tokens that authorize all API calls to the Blogs API. Store tokens securely in Rankr and rotate them as needed to maintain uninterrupted access.
Rankr uses a standard OAuth2 flow to authenticate with the Blogs API. After you authorize, Rankr saves the access token and refresh token to keep calls flowing without manual re-authentication.
Core endpoints you will use include: blogs/categories, blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts, blogs/post.write, blogs/post-update.write, blogs/check-slug.readonly. These endpoints enable reading categories and authors, checking slugs, creating and updating posts, and managing post data with no code needed.
Trigger: when Rankr drafts are ready, create or update a blog post in Blogs API.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to publish, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and BLOG post.write to save drafts.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and the write endpoint blogs/post.write
Key fields: id, slug, title, content, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: schedule entries from Rankr to publish at a set time.
Actions: publish via POST /blogs/posts on schedule, edit scheduled times, cancel if needed.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: id, scheduledAt, status
Trigger: post published or updated
Actions: push analytics data back to Rankr and update dashboards
Methods: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts
Key fields: id, analytics, impressions, clicks
Automate content workflows without writing code, reducing manual data entry.
Centralize content data in Rankr and Blogs API for a single source of truth.
Speed time-to-publish with automated scheduling and real-time sync.
This section defines core elements and processes for the integration: endpoints, triggers, actions, fields, and methods to help you build reliable automations.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets Rankr talk to the Blogs API and perform actions like create, update, and fetch posts.
A URL-friendly string derived from the post title used to identify the post in the blog URL.
The process of verifying identity and obtaining access tokens to call API endpoints securely.
A specific URL and action within the API used to perform a task such as create, read, update, or delete.
When a Rankr brief is final, automatically generate a draft in Blogs API to kick off the writing workflow.
Schedule blog posts to publish at optimal times and optionally push announcements to connected channels.
Sync post performance metrics back to Rankr for live dashboards and smarter content planning.
In the GHL developer portal, create a new API app and capture client_id and client_secret for authentication.
Enter the API base URL and map the following endpoints: GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Run test calls to ensure data flows correctly, monitor for errors, and then move to production with confidence.
Authentication to the Blogs API is done via OAuth2 tokens generated after you authorize the GHL API app. Rankr stores and refreshes tokens automatically to keep calls flowing. For security, rotate credentials regularly and restrict the app scopes to what you need for blogging tasks. Once tokens are in place, you can start creating, updating, and reading blog data from Blogs API. The setup is designed to be zero-code friendly, with Rankr handling token management and retry logic.
You can create posts with POST /blogs/posts and update posts with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. The blogs/post.write permission enables saving drafts, while blogs/post-update.write handles modifications. Other helpful endpoints include GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify unique slugs and GET /blogs/categories to manage categories. Use GET /blogs/authors to fetch author data when drafting posts.
Yes. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slug availability before publishing. This helps avoid conflicts and ensures clean URLs. You can also verify slug existence as part of your Rankr workflow before the final publish.
No advanced coding is required. Rankr provides a no-code interface to connect to Blogs API endpoints. You configure triggers, actions, and field mappings, then Rankr handles API calls, authentication, and error handling in the background.
Scheduling is supported through the blogs and posts endpoints. Create or update a post and set a scheduled time, then use Rankr’s scheduling features to publish automatically. You can also set recurring posting patterns if your workflow requires it.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and your GHL plan. In general, plan for bursts around publishing windows and implement exponential backoff on retries. Rankr helps by pacing requests and queuing actions when limits approach.
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