To authorize Compass to access the Blogs API, obtain API credentials and grant the scope emails/builder.readonly. Store tokens securely and rotate credentials as needed.
Compass uses OAuth 2.0 to request access tokens from the GHL API, then uses those tokens to call endpoints within the defined scope.
Key endpoints include: GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /emails/builder/data, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/posts, and DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId. The full set covers emails and blogs resources listed in the CSV.
Trigger: When a draft is ready in Compass, create a post via POST /blogs/posts.
Actions: Create post, set title and slug, and publish status via the Blogs API.
Methods/paths: POST /blogs/posts to publish, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update.
Key fields: title, slug, content, authorId, status.
Trigger: When a post is published, send a formatted email via emails/builder.
Actions: Create email draft, populate template with blog fields, schedule delivery.
Methods/paths: POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, GET emails/schedule.
Key fields: emailId, locationId, templateId.
Trigger: Updates to blogs/authors or blogs/categories sync to Compass audiences.
Actions: Sync author bios, map categories to tags, update contact lists.
Methods/paths: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts.
Key fields: authorId, categoryId, postId.
Zero-code setup with drag-and-drop workflows and prebuilt connectors.
Automate content-to-campaign handoffs without scripting.
Real-time data syncing improves timing, deliverability, and analytics.
A quick glossary of the elements and processes you’ll use when connecting Blogs API with Compass: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields.
A specific API URL path that performs a function, such as GET /blogs/posts or POST /blogs/posts.
A standardized authorization framework used to grant access without sharing passwords.
Permissions granted to an access token, e.g., emails/builder.readonly.
A blog entry that can be created, edited, published, or deleted.
Turn high-performing emails into blog drafts by mapping email content blocks to blog fields.
Pull author metadata from Blogs API into Compass email templates to personalize outreach.
Publish a post and automatically populate a weekly digest for newsletters in Compass.
In the GHL developer console, generate a client ID and secret for the Blogs API.
Request access with scope emails/builder.readonly and approve the app in your GHL account.
Use the Compass connection wizard to map endpoints like GET /blogs/posts and POST /blogs/posts, then run a test.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0. Your Compass app will request an access token with the defined scope. Keep tokens secure and rotate credentials periodically. Store credentials in a secure vault and monitor for unusual activity; refresh tokens before expiry to maintain uninterrupted access.
To publish a blog post, you typically POST /blogs/posts and may update via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. You may also fetch existing posts with GET /blogs/posts. If your workflow includes email promotion, you’ll also use POST /emails/builder to create an email and POST /emails/builder/data to populate content.
Yes. No-code options exist through the Compass UI and prebuilt templates that map blog fields to email templates. You can connect endpoints and orchestrate workflows without writing code by using the visual workflow builder.
Map fields by matching Blog API fields to email template placeholders (title to subject, content to body, author to signature). Use the data mapping panel in the Compass connector to align blog data with email fields.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan; expect throttling if you hit the cap. The API returns rate-limit headers to help you pace requests; contact support for higher limits if needed.
Test in a sandbox or staging environment by simulating posts and emails. Use sample data and verify responses, logs, and the resulting posts and emails in both Blogs API and Compass.
API credentials and scopes are managed in the GHL developer dashboard; you’ll find client ID, secret, and granted scopes there. After granting scopes, configure the Compass connection to securely use these credentials.
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