Begin by granting your GHL account the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) for the Blogs API. This enables reading and orchestrating blog data from within Rankr.
Connect Rankr to the Blogs API by supplying the API credentials and selecting the appropriate permissions. This establishes a secure integration for post creation, updates, and retrieval.
Key endpoints you’ll use with the Blogs API include: GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors. These endpoints let you read templates, manage schedules, create and update posts, validate slugs, and fetch categories and authors for robust blog automation.
Trigger: when a new draft is created or updated in Blogs API, Rankr pushes or updates the corresponding post.
Actions: sync title, content, slug, author, and category; update status and scheduling information.
Methods: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
title, slug, content, excerpt, author_id, category_id, tags, published_at
Trigger: blog events (publish/update) from Blogs API push to Rankr via webhook.
Actions: create or update posts in Rankr; sync metadata and publish status.
POST /blogs/posts
postId, title, slug, content, author, category, status, published_at
Trigger: data alignment step when mapping fields between Blogs API and Rankr.
Actions: map each field (title, content, slug, author, category, tags) and set defaults for missing data.
GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories
title, slug, content, author_name, category_name, tags
Eliminate manual data entry by syncing posts, authors, and categories automatically.
Schedule publishing and updates without writing code.
Maintain consistent content across platforms with centralized management.
This section defines common terms: API endpoint, POST request, slug, webhook, and mapping as they relate to the Blogs API integration with Rankr.
A specific URL in the GHL API that performs a defined action like retrieving, creating, or updating data.
A URL endpoint that receives real-time notifications from an API when events occur.
An HTTP method used to send data to the server to create or update resources.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the web address.
Plan and publish a calendar of posts by syncing topics, dates, and channels without code.
Automatically generate unique, SEO-friendly slugs and verify uniqueness.
Keep author attributions consistent across Blogs API and Rankr.
Create API credentials for the Blogs API and authorize the connection in Rankr.
Define how blog fields map between the two systems.
Run tests, verify data flow, and deploy to production.
No specialized coding is required. Rankr provides a no-code or low-code path to connect the Blogs API using API credentials and standard HTTP endpoints. You can drag-and-drop triggers and actions to build your workflow. If you prefer, you can also integrate via simple HTTP requests and webhooks. The important part is to configure authentication, the endpoints you need (such as creating and updating posts), and the mapping between post fields in both systems. Once connected, you can start testing the data flow right away.
For publishing, you’ll typically use endpoints that create or update posts (e.g., POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId) along with slug validation (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists). You may also pull categories and authors (GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors) to populate dropdowns and maintain consistency. Depending on your workflow, you can use scheduling endpoints to control publication timing as well.
Authentication is established by generating API credentials for the Blogs API and granting Rankr the necessary scopes. In this setup, the scope includes access to read and write blog content as required (subject to your security policy). Store and rotate credentials securely, and use webhooks if you want real-time event notifications for publishes or updates.
Yes. Rankr can schedule posts and updates by leveraging the blogs/schedule endpoints and by setting publish_at timestamps on posts. You can define a publishing calendar and automate future posts without manual intervention. Regularly review scheduled items to ensure alignment with your content plan.
Authors and categories can be synced by pulling their data from GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories and mapping them to Rankr fields. You can keep attribution and taxonomy consistent across both systems by implementing a mapping layer and validating IDs during sync. This ensures posts reference the correct author and category across platforms.
Rate limits depend on the GHL API plan and the specific endpoints in use. Plan your sync cadence to avoid bursts that could hit limits. Implement exponential backoff for retries and monitor API usage through dashboards. If you anticipate high volume, consider staggering updates or batching changes.
Yes. Webhooks can be used to push real-time updates from Blogs API to Rankr when posts are published or updated. This enables near-instant synchronization without polling. Ensure your webhook endpoint is secure, validates incoming payloads, and handles retries gracefully.
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