To securely connect, create a GHL-connected app, obtain client credentials, configure scopes, and test the token exchange. Use OAuth 2.0 or API keys as your chosen method and rotate credentials regularly.
In the Blogs API App, generate an API key or OAuth token, then store credentials securely and reuse them for consistent access across requests.
Key endpoints used include emails/builder (read/write), POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts, GET emails/schedule, and DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId. These endpoints enable post creation, updates, author and category mapping, and scheduling tasks within the GHL ecosystem.
Trigger: a new blog post is created in Blogs API.
Actions: create a new post in GHL, populate title, content, slug, author, and publish status.
Method path: POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, authorId, publishedAt
Trigger: a blog post is updated in Blogs API.
Actions: update the corresponding post in GHL, adjust slug and status as needed.
Method path: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, slug, updatedAt
Trigger: a new author or category is added in Blogs API.
Actions: fetch authors and categories from Blogs API and map to GHL fields for posts.
Method path: GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: authorId, categoryId, name
No-code automation lets you connect Blogs API with GHL without writing a line of code.
Launch workflows quickly using the Zapier App Connector and pre-built actions.
Scale to support multiple blogs, authors, and schedules with minimal maintenance.
This glossary defines core terms used in the guide, helping you understand API concepts and mapping workflows between GHL and Blogs API.
A defined interface that allows software components (GHL and Blogs API) to communicate securely and perform actions programmatically.
The process used to verify identity and grant access to resources, typically via OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
A URL path that executes a specific operation on an API, such as retrieving posts or updating a record.
A URL-friendly string that uniquely identifies a post in the blog, used for routing and SEO.
Trigger social posts and email campaigns automatically when a new blog post goes live in Blogs API.
Mirror posts and metadata back to Blogs API for versioned archives and rollback capabilities.
Pull author data from Blogs API to enrich GHL post fields with author bios and avatars.
Register a new app in the GHL developer console, set the redirect URL, and define required scopes (e.g., emails/builder.readonly).
Add Blogs API endpoints to your app, configure OAuth or API keys, and test token exchange and request signing.
Run end-to-end tests, confirm data mapping, and deploy the connection to live workflows.
No-code options are available via the Zapier App Connector, so you can link Blogs API to GHL without writing code. Start by configuring a connected app in GHL, then map fields between the two systems. If you’re comfortable with basic settings, you can complete most setups in under an hour. If you need more depth, consult the endpoint descriptions and field mappings to tailor the data flow. The goal is to achieve reliable automation with clear triggers and actions.
For publishing posts, key endpoints include POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs. You’ll also use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update content. Depending on your needs, you may pull categories and authors with GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts before publishing.
Testing begins with a sandbox or test environment. Create a sample blog in Blogs API, configure the corresponding GHL action, and run a test trigger to confirm data mapping. Verify that titles, content, slugs, and author fields populate correctly in GHL. Use the slug check endpoint to ensure unique routing before going live.
Yes. You can map authors and categories by pulling data from GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories and then aligning fields in GHL. This enables rich post context in your automations and ensures consistency across both systems.
OAuth 2.0 with client credentials is a common choice, supplemented by API keys if your security policy allows. Whichever method you choose, ensure tokens are stored securely, rotated regularly, and scoped to the minimum required permissions.
Security is enhanced by using OAuth tokens with short lifetimes and refresh tokens, enabling encrypted transport (TLS) and strict access scopes. Regular credential rotation and auditing access logs further reduce risk.
Rate limits depend on your GHL and Blogs API plan. Check the API documentation for current limits, implement exponential backoff, and design your automations to queue requests when limits are approached to avoid failures.
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