Authentication hinges on a secure API key or OAuth flow with a defined scope. For this integration, use the duration and scope that align with emails and blog content access (Scope: emails/builder.readonly).
Affinity should securely store credentials, apply least-privilege access, and only request scopes needed to sync posts, categories, and authors. Use rotating credentials and monitor for unusual activity.
– GET emails/builder: fetch email templates and schedules for notifications – GET emails/schedule: retrieve email schedule data – POST /emails/builder/data: add or update notification data – POST /blogs/posts: create a new blog post – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId: update an existing post – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists: check if a slug exists – GET /blogs/categories: list blog categories – GET /blogs/authors: fetch author list – GET /blogs/posts: list blog posts – POST /blogs/posts: create or publish a blog post – POST blogs/post-update.write: update post data – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId: update a post – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists: verify slug availability – GET /blogs/categories: fetch categories – GET /blogs/authors: fetch author information
When a new blog post is published via Blogs API, create or update a contact in Affinity and tag it by category for streamlined follow-up.
Actions: create/update contact in Affinity, assign category tags, send a notification to the content team.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, category_id, author_id, published_at
When a blog post is updated, push changes to Affinity records to keep references in sync.
Actions: update contact or record in Affinity, refresh metadata, log the update, alert stakeholders.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, slug, content, status
Before publishing, verify the URL slug to prevent duplicates and maintain SEO-friendly URLs.
Actions: validate slug, create or update slug field in Affinity, route to review if needed.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate content synchronization between Blogs API and Affinity without writing a line of code.
Streamline publishing workflows, triggering updates and notifications automatically.
Improve accuracy of post-related data across teams with real-time syncing.
This glossary defines essential terms used in the Blogs API to Affinity integration and highlights how data flows through endpoints and automations.
GHL refers to the Go High Level platform, rebranded in this guide as GHL. It is the automation and CRM layer used to connect Apps like Blogs API with Affinity.
An API endpoint is a URL on the Blogs API that performs a specific action (e.g., create a post, check a slug, fetch authors).
A standard authorization framework that allows apps to obtain limited access tokens for resource access without exposing user credentials.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used for SEO and readability, often generated from the post title and checked for uniqueness.
When a new post goes live in Blogs API, automatically post an update to your team Slack or Teams channel and tag the author. Keeps everyone in the loop without manual steps.
Publish a blog post in Blogs API and automatically generate social posts in Affinity for distribution across channels.
Sync author data from Blogs API into Affinity and auto-assign posts to author-specific segments for targeted campaigns.
Create a trigger in GHL that listens for POST /blogs/posts when a new blog is published in Blogs API.
Map fields like title, slug, and category to Affinity contact or lead fields and set up notifications to relevant teams.
Publish a test post, verify data sync, check for slug conflicts, and monitor for any failures with alerting rules.
No extensive coding is required. You can use GHL’s built-in workflows and webhooks to connect Blogs API to Affinity. Start with simple triggers like new posts and basic actions such as creating or updating a contact in Affinity. Gradually add mappings for authors, categories, and tags as you become more comfortable with the setup. If coding is needed, you can leverage lightweight scripts or webhooks to transform data before it flows into Affinity.
For a basic sync, focus on GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, and GET /blogs/authors. These endpoints cover core data like posts and authors. You can also bring in GET /blogs/categories to align post categorization. Expand later to cover updates with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and slug checks with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Slug management is important for SEO. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check for duplicates before publishing. If a slug exists, you can auto-generate a unique slug or route the post to a review stage. This prevents duplicate URLs and preserves search rankings.
Yes. Blogs API exposes endpoints to fetch authors and categories, which you can map to Affinity fields. Automate updates when new authors are added or categories change, and keep your content taxonomy aligned across systems.
Security should focus on restricting scopes, using secure credentials, and rotating keys. Apply the principle of least privilege, enable audit logs, and use secure endpoints with OAuth2.0 or API keys stored in a secrets manager. Monitor for anomalies and implement rate limiting.
Test in a staging environment using sample posts and mock data. Validate field mappings, slug generation, and error handling. Use test triggers and view logs to confirm data flows correctly before publishing to production. Set up alerting for failures during testing.
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