To use the Blogs API with Databox, generate an OAuth token or API key with the necessary scopes for reading and writing blog posts, categories, authors, and related data.
Configure a Databox app integration to securely store credentials, authorize API requests to GHL, and map data fields between Databox and Blogs API.
Core endpoints used: – GET blogs/categories – GET blogs/authors – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – POST /blogs/posts – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – GET /blogs/posts – GET /blogs/categories – GET /blogs/posts (listing)
Trigger: New blog draft in Databox
Actions: Map Databox fields (title, content, excerpt, author, category) to a new blog post via POST /blogs/posts.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, excerpt, author_id, category_id, slug
Trigger: Databox detects post updates
Actions: Send updated fields to Blogs API to update using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: Draft ready in Databox
Actions: Validate slug via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; if exists, modify slug; else proceed.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, postId
No-code automation lets teams publish and update posts without writing code.
Drag-and-drop mapping and templates keep data consistent across Databox and Blogs API.
Rapid setup with secure authentication and built-in error handling.
This glossary explains the core elements and processes used throughout this guide, including API endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action in an API.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post, used in routing and SEO.
An event that starts an automation or workflow (for example, a new blog draft created in Databox).
A blog entry in Blogs API, either a draft or published item.
Use Databox dashboards to trigger new blog drafts in Blogs API when metrics cross thresholds, with auto-mapping of title and metrics to content fields.
Sync author, category, and SEO fields from Databox to the Blogs API to ensure consistent publishing.
Validate and adjust slugs automatically, preventing duplicates and improving search visibility.
Create a GHL API key or OAuth token with the necessary scopes (blogs:read, blogs:write, authors, categories). Store credentials securely in Databox.
In Databox, map your blog post fields (title, content, author, category, slug) to the corresponding GHL Blog API endpoints.
Run tests in a staging environment, confirm successful creates/updates, and monitor using logs and alerts.
You need at least read and write permissions for blog posts, categories, and authors in the GHL API, plus the ability to check slug existence. If your app uses Databox, store tokens securely and use the least-privilege scopes necessary; rotate credentials regularly and enable monitoring for failures.
Yes. You can update posts from Databox by sending updates to PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Your mapping should include postId and any fields you intend to modify. Be mindful of concurrent edits; consider using versioning if supported by the API and implement retries with backoff.
Slug checks are done via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug exists, Databox can automatically generate a new slug or prompt for manual adjustment. This helps prevent duplicates and supports better SEO hygiene.
No heavy coding is required for the basic flow. Databox connectors and GHL API endpoints cover most use cases. For advanced validation, you can add lightweight scripts or webhooks as needed. If you need more complex logic, you can extend with conditional actions and external services.
Primary endpoints used include POST /blogs/posts to create, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug, GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors for reference. Additional GET /blogs/posts can help with listing and validation before actions.
Data synced includes title, content, excerpt, slug, author, and categories. You can extend by syncing publish date, status, and SEO fields as needed. Consider mapping additional fields only if they are essential to your publishing workflow.
If things go wrong, check authentication tokens, endpoint URLs, and field mappings. Review Databox task history and enable verbose logging. For retries, apply exponential backoff and monitor failure alerts.
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