Set up credentials in GHL to authorize access to the Blogs API endpoints (OAuth or API keys depending on configuration).
Rankr uses a secure OAuth flow to authorize access to GHL data, generating a token for all calls.
Core endpoints used: GET emails/builder; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; GET emails/schedule; GET /blogs/posts; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors.
Trigger: When a new post is created in Blogs API.
Actions: create a new post in GHL, update content, notify teammates.
Methods/paths: POST /blogs/posts (and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates).
Key fields: title, slug, content, authorId, postId, status.
Trigger: When categories or authors are updated in Blogs API.
Actions: pull lists from GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors; map to GHL fields.
Endpoints used: GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors.
Fields: categoryId, categoryName, authorId, authorName.
Trigger: When a post is created or its slug changes.
Actions: verify slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; create/update as needed.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Fields: slug, postId, title.
Automate publishing without code, saving time and reducing manual steps.
Centralized content management with real-time updates across apps.
Faster workflows through templated, reusable integrations.
This glossary defines API, slug, OAuth, and webhooks, plus how endpoints are used in this integration.
API stands for Application Programming Interface, a set of rules that allows different software to communicate.
A webhook is an HTTP callback triggered by events in a system, used for real-time updates.
Slug is a URL-friendly identifier for a post, used in the URL.
OAuth is an open standard for access delegation, enabling secure token-based authentication.
Automatically create or update leads in GHL when new blog posts are published.
Trigger social posts in your social queue whenever a new blog post goes live.
Create knowledge-base articles in GHL from blog content for your team.
Collect API keys, client IDs, and scopes; set up in GHL.
Define how API endpoints map to GHL fields and create a workflow.
Run end-to-end tests, monitor webhooks, and go live when everything passes.
No coding is required for basic integrations—use the no-code tools in GHL and Zapier to connect endpoints and map fields. Start with a simple trigger (new blog post) and an action (create or update a corresponding item in GHL). As you become comfortable, you can expand with additional endpoints and conditional logic. Two: Leverage templates and built-in mappings to accelerate setup, then progressively customize as your workflow matures.
For a basic blogging workflow, you’ll typically use GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs. You can also pull categories and authors via GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich your content and mapping. Two: Ensure you’ve established authentication and endpoint permissions (scope) so the calls succeed in GHL.
Slug conflicts happen when two posts share the same slug. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before creating or updating a post. If a conflict is detected, adjust the slug (for example by appending a date or post ID) and retry. Two: Maintain a slug generation rule in your workflow to prevent conflicts automatically.
Yes. You can customize how fields map between Blogs API and GHL, including title, slug, content, categories, and author data. Create mapping rules in your integration connector so updates propagate to the right GHL fields without manual editing. Two: Test each mapping using sample data to ensure consistency and avoid data mismatches.
Webhooks provide real-time updates from Blogs API to GHL. When an event occurs (like a new post), the webhook fires and triggers your configured workflow. Two: Ensure your webhook endpoint is reachable, secured, and correctly handles retries to minimize data gaps.
Security is upheld through OAuth-based authentication, scoped access, and token-based authorization. Use least-privilege scopes and rotate credentials regularly. Two: Monitor logs for unusual activity and implement rate limiting to protect endpoints.
Test endpoints in a staging environment or with a development API key. Validate every step—authentication, endpoint calls, data mappings, and webhooks—before deploying to production. Two: Use test data to verify slug validation, category/author mappings, and post creation flows.
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