Use OAuth 2.0 with a secure API key to access Blogs API endpoints such as posts, authors, and categories; request the scope blogs.readonly or blogs.write as needed.
Connect via Zapier’s OAuth flow or API keys where supported, and store credentials securely in Zapier’s connection manager.
Key endpoints for Blogs API include: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, POST blogs/post.write, GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts (create), GET /blogs/posts (list). These endpoints enable reading authors and categories, validating slugs, creating and updating posts, and querying post metadata.
Trigger: New blog post in Blogs API; Action: Create or update a post in Blogs API via Zapier.
Actions include creating, updating, tagging, and categorizing posts, as well as assigning authors.
Recommended methods: POST /blogs/posts to create, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, GET /blogs/authors to assign authors.
Key fields: postId, slug, title, content, authorId, categoryIds.
Trigger: Time-based schedule; Action: Fetch latest posts and update destinations viaZapier.
Automate periodic imports to newsletters, CMSs, and social channels.
Methods: GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories.
Fields: postId, publishedAt, slug, status.
Trigger: On-demand pull of blog data to populate newsletters.
Actions focus on retrieving authors, categories, and post metadata for use in newsletters and catalogs.
Methods: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Fields: slug, authorId, categoryId.
Automate end-to-end blog workflows without writing custom code.
Publish, categorize, and distribute posts with click-to-connect automations.
Maintain data consistency across apps and teams, reducing manual tasks.
A concise glossary of core terms and processes used by this integration.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that allow apps to communicate and share data.
An API endpoint is a specific URL that performs an action when called.
A URL-friendly string used to identify a post (e.g., my-custom-post).
Open Authorization: a standard for granting access to resources without sharing credentials.
Automatically push new blog posts to your email list via Blogs API and Zapier App Connector.
Share new posts to social profiles by routing content through Zapier actions.
Build author dashboards that summarize post performance via the Blogs API.
In Zapier, select Blogs API and authorize your account using OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
Choose triggers like ‘New blog post’ and actions like ‘Create Post’ or ‘Update Post’.
Run a test, review results, and enable the automation for live use.
You authenticate against the Blogs API using OAuth 2.0 and/or an API key, depending on your setup. Ensure your app has the necessary scopes (for example, blogs.readonly or blogs.write) to read posts, authors, and categories. Store credentials securely in Zapier’s connection manager. In production, rotate keys and follow best practices for secret management. For testing, use a sandbox or development environment provided by the Blogs API and verify all endpoints before going live.
The integration supports core blog endpoints such as listing posts, creating posts, updating posts, slug checks, and retrieving authors and categories. You can also verify slug existence to prevent duplicates. The Emails endpoints listed in the endpoint catalog are not required for standard blog publishing workflows but may be used if you extend automation to email content delivery.
Yes. You can update existing posts using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId after retrieving the postId from a prior GET. Ensure you pass a valid slug, title, content, and any required metadata like authorId and categoryIds. Always test updates in a safe environment before deploying automation.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API access level. Plan for bursts during publish surges and implement retries with exponential backoff. If you anticipate high volume, coordinate with your API provider to request higher limits or stagger requests across time windows.
A developer account is not always required for basic use, but you may need elevated access for certain endpoints or to create custom fields. Check the Blogs API documentation for required credentials and any access scopes. Use Zapier’s connected accounts to manage and rotate credentials securely.
Slug conflicts occur when two posts share the same slug. Validate slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creating or updating a post. Consider incorporating a unique identifier or timestamp into the slug to prevent duplicates.
Yes. You can schedule posts for future publishing by leveraging Zapier’s scheduling features in combination with the Blogs API’s create/update endpoints. Set the publish date field if supported, or stage a post and trigger a publish action at the desired time.
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