Use OAuth tokens or API keys to securely authenticate between GHL and Blogs API. Store credentials safely and restrict scopes to emails/builder, blogs, and schedules.
Authenticate the Blogs API integration within your application using OAuth2 or API keys as supported. Ensure tokens are refreshed and scopes align with required endpoints.
Key endpoints include: GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: A new or updated email template in the Emails Builder starts a blog post draft workflow.
Actions: Create blog post draft via POST /blogs/posts; update blog post status; optionally publish.
POST /blogs/posts
postTitle, postContent, author, slug
Trigger: Create or update a blog post from a content channel.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slug.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: Scheduled times or cron-like events from your CMS or editor.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
postId, publishDate, slug
Zero‑code setup lets non-developers connect workflows quickly.
Rapid iteration and testing without writing code.
Reusable automations across emails and blog posts.
Important terms and processes to understand when integrating Blogs API with GHL: authentication, endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields.
A piece of content created in the Blogs API and published or drafted via GHL workflows.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post, used to construct clean web addresses and SEO-friendly URLs.
A token used to authenticate requests between GHL and Blogs API.
A callback URL that allows real-time notifications from the Blogs API to GHL.
Trigger a new blog post draft whenever a key email template is created, then publish to channels.
Validate slug availability before publish using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Auto-post blogs to email and SNS channels when approved.
Generate API keys or OAuth tokens and connect both sides.
Choose endpoints (blogs and emails) to enable in your workflows.
Run tests, monitor logs, and deploy automation.
Not required to code for common scenarios. Use the prebuilt connectors in the GHL interface to configure triggers, actions, and fields via a visual builder. This lets you connect emails and blogs with no custom scripting. For advanced workflows, a developer can customize endpoints and data mapping, but the no-code path covers most use cases.
For Amazon SNS workflows you typically need endpoints to read emails, create blogs, check slug existence, and publish posts. Start with GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs before publishing. Additional endpoints like PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and GET /blogs/categories can support updates and categorization.
Authentication typically uses OAuth tokens or API keys. In GHL, register the integration and obtain client credentials; in Blogs API generate an access token. Store tokens securely and set appropriate scopes (emails, blogs, schedules). Regular token refresh is recommended to avoid interruptions.
Yes. You can schedule blog posts from emails by triggering a scheduled event that then calls the blog publish endpoint. Use the emails/schedule endpoint to coordinate timing and the blogs/posts endpoints to publish the content when due.
Manage categories and authors by wiring endpoints for retrieval and association. Use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to populate dropdowns, then assign posts to the proper category and author when creating or updating posts.
Best practices include validating slugs before publish, keeping slug length concise, and avoiding duplicate slugs. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check availability, then reserve or update accordingly. Maintain consistent slug schemes across posts for SEO stability.
Test the integration in a staging environment first. Use sandbox data, simulate triggers, and review logs for errors. Once tests pass, monitor live traffic and set up alerts for failed requests or slug conflicts.
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