Obtain a valid access token for the Blogs API with the required scopes and use it to authorize requests from Alpaca. Keep tokens secure and rotate credentials regularly.
In Alpaca, authorize the connection to the Blogs API by selecting the Blogs API connection and granting access with your Alpaca credentials. Once connected, you can start building no-code automations.
Common endpoints you can leverage include: – POST /blogs/posts (create a new post) – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId (update an existing post) – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (check slug availability) – GET /blogs/posts (list posts) – GET /blogs/categories (list categories) – GET /blogs/authors (list authors) – GET /blogs/posts/:postId (get a single post) – POST /blogs/posts/batch (batch create/update posts, if supported) These endpoints cover creation, updating, slug checks, and metadata retrieval for efficient no-code workflows.
Trigger: When a new draft is created in Alpaca, create a blog post in the Blogs API.
Actions: map Alpaca fields to blog post fields (title, content, slug, category), optionally set publish status and metadata.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug (optional), category_id (optional)
Trigger: When a blog post is updated in Alpaca, push updates to Blogs API.
Actions: locate post by postId or slug; update title, content, slug and metadata.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: Before publishing, check slug availability with the slug check endpoint.
Actions: ensure unique, SEO-friendly slug; handle conflicts and auto-suggest alternatives if needed.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Fast content workflows: publish and update posts without writing code.
Unified data: keep blog metadata, categories, and authors synchronized between GHL and Alpaca.
Scalability: automate repetitive publishing tasks across multiple posts and channels.
This glossary defines terms used in this guide: endpoint, trigger, action, mapping, slug, category, author, publish, and webhook.
A specific URL path that performs a defined operation on the Blogs API (e.g., POST /blogs/posts to create a post).
A URL-friendly version of the post title used to identify a post in the blog URL (e.g., my-post-title).
A blog entry containing a title, content, metadata like slug, category, and author.
A callback URL used to trigger events between Alpaca and the Blogs API for real-time updates.
Create a workflow that pushes approved drafts from Alpaca to Blogs API and schedules posting for maximum reach.
Draft in Alpaca and distribute content to Blogs API and other channels via endpoints for wider impact.
Leverage slug checks to ensure SEO-friendly URLs before publishing to boost search performance.
In Alpaca, add a new connection and select Blogs API, then authorize using your Alpaca credentials.
Map Alpaca draft fields to blog fields (title, content, slug, category) and specify any required metadata.
Run a test publish, verify slug and metadata, then deploy the workflow for ongoing automation.
To authenticate, create a connection in Alpaca and select Blogs API, then provide your API key or OAuth token. Ensure your credentials have the required scopes for the actions you plan to perform. Test the connection with a simple request to confirm access. Keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly to maintain security.
Commonly used endpoints for publishing posts are POST /blogs/posts to create new posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing ones. You can fetch post details with GET /blogs/posts/:postId when needed. For slug handling, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists helps prevent duplicates.
Before publishing, check slug availability using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug already exists, modify it or enable an automated slug-generation feature. This prevents duplicate URLs and maintains SEO value. Consider adding a fallback slug strategy (e.g., append a timestamp or post ID) when conflicts occur.
Use GET /blogs/categories to fetch available categories and GET /blogs/authors to fetch author data. Map these values to your Alpaca drafts during post creation or updates. This keeps metadata accurate and consistent across systems. If your workflow requires dynamic assignment, you can automate category and author selection based on content rules.
Scheduling can be managed in Alpaca workflows by triggering publishes at a set time or after content readiness. The Blogs API supports immediate publishing via post status, and you can coordinate scheduling with Alpaca triggers. Plan retries and monitoring to handle failures gracefully.
Yes—rate limits exist for the Blogs API. Plan your automation to batch requests and avoid rapid-fire calls. If you hit limits, implement backoff strategies and retry logic in Alpaca workflows. Monitor usage in logs and adjust intervals or batch sizes accordingly.
Endpoint references and examples are available in the Blogs API integration docs within the Alpaca setup. You can also test endpoints in a sandbox environment and view request/response logs in Alpaca to troubleshoot. Refer to the endpoint list above for quick access to common actions.
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