Use OAuth 2.0 to obtain an access token for the Blogs API. Ensure your token includes the necessary scopes to read and write blog content (for example, blogs.post.write and blogs.check-slug.readonly) and store it securely.
Circleback authenticates with the Blogs API using a secure access token or API key provided by the integration. Tokens should be stored securely and rotated regularly.
POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET emails/builder; GET emails/schedule; POST /emails/builder/data
Trigger: New lead enters GHL
Action: Create a new blog post in Blogs API using lead data
POST /blogs/posts
Title, content, slug, author, categories
Trigger: Blog post updated in Circleback
Action: Update post in Blogs API via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Post ID, title, content, slug
Trigger: Attempt to publish with a slug that may exist
Action: Check slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; if exists, generate new slug; otherwise create via POST /blogs/posts
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and POST /blogs/posts
Title, slug, author
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Core elements include authentication, endpoints, data mapping, slug checks, and error handling in the GHL and Blogs API integration.
Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that lets different software talk to each other.
A URL-friendly identifier for a post, used in the post URL to uniquely reference content.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined operation (for example POST /blogs/posts).
A label used to group blog posts for organization and discovery.
Aggregate weekly leads and activities from Circleback and publish a summary blog post via the Blogs API.
Create a multi-post series highlighting customer stories or insights from Circleback.
Publish category-specific digests by pulling data from Circleback and formatting in Blogs API.
Obtain OAuth tokens for Blogs API with the Circleback app; securely store and rotate tokens.
Set up triggers in GHL (new lead, updated post) to drive actions in Blogs API.
Run tests, verify slug checks, map fields, and deploy to production.
Authentication between GHL and Blogs API uses OAuth 2.0. First, you register the Circleback app in the GHL developer console to obtain client credentials. You then request an access token with the required scope (e.g., blogs.post.write, blogs.check-slug.readonly) and securely store the token. Tokens should be rotated regularly and stored using secure vaults or secret managers. The integration should refresh tokens automatically and handle token expiry gracefully.
For basic publishing, you need endpoints like POST /blogs/posts to create posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure slug uniqueness, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update posts. Payloads typically include title, content, slug, author, and categories. Test posts in a staging environment before going live and enable basic error handling.
Slug checks prevent duplicates by querying GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before create. If the slug exists, generate a new slug or append a sequence. This can be automated in your workflow with conditional branching. Maintain a log of slug results for auditing.
Common errors include token expiry, invalid payloads, and missing scopes. Implement retry policies with exponential backoff and graceful fallbacks. Log errors and alert your team on repeated failures to prevent data loss.
No-code options let you connect Circleback with Blogs API using visual builders and pre-built templates. However, some scenarios may require custom mappings or advanced logic. You can usually cover 80-90% of use cases without writing code.
Data mapping typically includes lead name, email, company, and custom fields mapped to post title, content, author, and categories. Use field mapping in the integration tool to ensure consistency and prevent data loss. Validate payloads with test posts.
Monitor integration status via logs, dashboards, and alerting. Check token expiry, endpoint responses, and successful publish counts. Set up automatic health checks and notifications for failures.
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