Use the scope emails/builder.readonly to access blog data. Authentication typically uses OAuth 2.0 when available or a secure API key in request headers.
In Zapier, connect your GHL Blogs API account by authorizing the app and testing credentials to ensure secure access.
– GET /blogs/categories — list categories – GET /blogs/authors — list authors – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — check if a slug exists – POST /blogs/posts — create a new blog post – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — update a post – GET /blogs/check-slug — check slug availability – (additional endpoints may be used as needed)
Trigger: new content becomes available in your source (content calendar, form submission, or editorial tool).
Action: post a new blog to Blogs API using POST /blogs/posts and optionally set title, content, categoryId, authorId and slug.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, categoryId, authorId, slug
Trigger: a source updates existing content that should be reflected in your post.
Actions: update post data via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId with new title or content.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: draft created or updated pending publish.
Actions: check slug existence with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and fetch authors and categories with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, title
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Sync authors, categories and slug data to keep your content metadata consistent across tools.
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A concise glossary of terms and processes you will encounter when connecting GHL Blogs API to Zapier.
An application programming interface that lets apps talk to each other and share data.
A URL friendly string used to identify a blog post in links and SEO friendly URLs.
A specific URL on an API that performs an action such as creating or fetching data.
Open Authorization protocol used to grant secure access between apps without sharing passwords.
Trigger on new calendar events to publish posts via POST /blogs/posts with appropriate metadata.
Pull authors from GET /blogs/authors and push to GHL contact fields for attribution.
Check slug existence with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and adjust before posting.
In Zapier, add a new connection and authorize the GHL Blogs API account using OAuth or API key.
Test endpoints such as GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs categories and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify access.
Create Zap templates that publish with POST /blogs/posts, update with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and validate slugs.
No coding is required for most workflows. Zapier App Connector provides a visual builder to connect triggers and actions. You can automate blog publishing, updates and checks using the available endpoints. If you want advanced logic, you can add filters and paths in Zapier.
Yes. You can update an existing post by sending a PUT request to /blogs/posts/:postId with new title or content. You can also adjust slug and metadata as needed.
For basic publishing you typically use POST /blogs/posts to create a new post and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure a unique slug. You can also fetch categories and authors to populate fields.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check if a slug already exists. If it does, modify the slug and retry. This helps maintain SEO friendly URLs.
Yes. GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories allow you to pull in authors and categories to map fields in your Zapier workflows or to populate GHL forms.
API rate limits apply just like any external API. If you hit limits, consider batching requests, staggering triggers, or upgrading to a higher plan where available.
Yes. GHL API authentication methods are designed to be secure across environments. Use OAuth where supported and keep API keys in secure vaults. Review token scopes to minimize access.
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