Authenticate calls to the Blogs API from Zapier with your GHL access token and required scopes. Store credentials securely and rotate them periodically.
In Zapier, connect your GHL account for the Blogs API integration. Grant access, select the project, and test connectivity to confirm a successful link.
Available endpoints for Blogs API in Zapier include creating and updating posts, slug validation, and retrieving categories and authors. Endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists enable seamless automation. Use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts with metadata.
Trigger Zap when a new blog post is created in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts).
Actions can include publishing to social channels, adding to newsletters, or updating a content calendar.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id, category_id
Trigger when a post is updated via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Update downstream systems, refresh caches, or notify teams.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger to check slug existence via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creating a post.
If exists, automatically adjust slug or prompt for a unique one.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate publishing, editing, and categorization of blog content without writing code.
Synchronize content across platforms, newsletters, and CMS with simple Zapier flows.
Reduce manual data entry and errors by centralizing data from Blogs API.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mappings used to move content between GHL and Zapier.
A specific URL path and HTTP method that performs an action in the GHL API.
A standard token-based authorization protocol used by modern APIs.
A mechanism to receive real-time events from an application.
A URL-friendly identifier for a post used in routing and URLs.
Map the new blog post trigger to actions that share to social channels or add to email newsletters.
Keep your editorial calendar up to date by pushing post changes to your planning tool via Zapier.
Check slug availability and automatically adjust across systems to prevent duplicates.
In GHL, locate or generate your API key with the required blog scopes. Save securely.
In Zapier, add the Blogs API app, connect your account, and map triggers and actions.
Run tests to ensure data mapping works, then enable the Zap.
No coding is required. Zapier provides a visual workflow builder to map triggers and actions between Blogs API and your apps. Start with a simple use case and scale up as you validate data mappings and endpoints. The Blogs API endpoints exposed for automation cover creation, updates, slug checks, and metadata enrichment to support robust workflows.
You can use endpoints like POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs. Other useful endpoints include GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts with metadata.
Yes. Zapier actions can update existing posts or publish changes through the Blogs API. Ensure the proper permissions are configured and the postId is passed in. Design mappings that reflect your post lifecycle to keep content synchronized across apps.
Authentication is handled via your GHL credentials when connecting the Blogs API to Zapier. The connector will guide you through linking accounts, selecting scopes, and testing access. Keep tokens secure and rotate credentials regularly.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. Build retry logic and backoff into your Zapier workflows to handle transient limits gracefully. Monitor quotas in your GHL and Zapier dashboards to stay within limits.
Zapier provides a test mode to simulate data flow. Use Test steps to verify triggers, mappings, and actions before going live. Testing helps catch mismatches in field types or slug handling early.
There is typically a free tier for trying out the Zapier connector, but advanced features or higher task limits may require a paid plan. Check both Zapier and GHL pricing for exact terms. Evaluate your monthly task needs and growth plans when choosing a plan.
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