To connect, you will authenticate with the GHL API using OAuth 2.0 tokens issued for the Blogs API gateway. Keep tokens secure and refresh before they expire.
Rankr uses a secure API key and supports OAuth flows for access. Obtain credentials from Rankr and authorize the connection to the Blogs API.
Endpoints covered include: GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId, GET emails/schedule, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/:id, POST /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts (create), POST /blogs/post-update.write, blogs/check-slug.readonly
Trigger: A new blog post is created in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts).
Actions: Create a corresponding post in Rankr, map title/content/slug, and queue email notifications using the Email Builder.
Method path: POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id, category_id, status
Trigger: Blog post updated in Blogs API (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId or blog post-update.write).
Actions: Update the corresponding Rankr post, refresh SEO fields, and re-send related emails if needed.
Method path: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, slug, content, status, categories
Trigger: New post created in Blogs API to kick off an email draft.
Actions: Generate an email draft in Email Builder, populate with post content, and schedule delivery.
Method path: POST /emails/builder (or POST /emails/builder/data)
templateId, recipient_list, subject, body_template, post_slug
Automate blog publishing and email distribution without writing code. Trigger actions from one app to another using visual workflows.
Drag-and-drop triggers, actions, and field mappings keep setup fast and maintainable.
Improve content velocity by eliminating manual steps, accelerating distribution across channels.
This section defines the core elements and process flow for integrating the Blogs API with Rankr through the GHL API. It covers endpoints, triggers, actions, data mapping, and error handling.
A defined set of rules that allows software to communicate and exchange data between systems.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function or returns data.
An event that starts an automation workflow in the integration.
The process of aligning data fields between two systems so data flows correctly during automation.
When a new post is published in Blogs API, automatically draft an email in the Email Builder and queue it for sending.
Update SEO metadata for new posts and automatically share updates via Rankr email campaigns.
Sync publishing dates to a shared calendar and notify teams when drafts go live.
In your GHL dashboard, authorize the Blogs API for Rankr by selecting the required scopes (for example, emails/builder.readonly and blogs/post.write) and saving the credentials.
Open the field mapping section and align blog post fields (title, content, author, category, slug) with Rankr post fields and email template fields.
Run a test, verify data flows, check error logs, and enable the automation in production once all checks pass.
You authenticate with the GHL API by obtaining OAuth 2.0 credentials from the GHL developer console. Configure the Blogs API connection in Rankr to use these credentials and request the necessary scopes. Regularly refresh tokens before expiry to maintain uninterrupted access. Ensure you store tokens securely and rotate them on a schedule to minimize risk.
No coding is required for basic automation. The integration uses a no‑code workflow builder to set triggers, actions, and field mappings. If you need advanced logic, you can add custom steps within the allowed connectors in the GHL UI.
The essential endpoints include creating posts (POST /blogs/posts), reading posts (GET /blogs/posts), updating posts (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId), and creating emails (POST /emails/builder or POST /emails/builder/data). You may also use endpoints to fetch categories (GET /blogs/categories) and authors (GET /blogs/authors) as part of field mapping.
Yes. You can set up a workflow to draft and schedule email campaigns automatically whenever a new blog post is created or updated. This helps ensure timely distribution without manual steps.
Slug checks help prevent duplicate URLs. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify whether a slug is already in use before creating or updating a post.
Open the mapping tab and drag fields from Blogs API to Rankr equivalents (e.g., title to title, content to body, slug to slug). Save the mapping and test with a sample post to confirm data flows correctly.
Common issues include invalid credentials, missing required fields, or rate limits. Check the connection status in Rankr, confirm OAuth tokens are valid, verify required fields exist, and review the GHL API rate limit headers to adjust your workflow pacing.
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