To begin, obtain the necessary credentials for the Blogs API and grant Encircle the requested permissions. This integration uses the GHL API scope: emails/builder.readonly to access blog-related data securely.
In the authorizing step, Encircle requests permission to connect to your GHL account and manage blog data. Approve the access to enable seamless publishing and retrieval.
Key endpoints used in this integration include creating and updating blog posts (POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId), slug validation (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/check-slug.readonly), and retrieving categories and authors (GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors). Additional endpoints cover post writes (blogs/post-write) and post updates (blogs/post-update.write).
Trigger: when a draft is created in Encircle, automatically publish it to Blogs via POST /blogs/posts.
Actions: compile payload with title, slug, content, excerpt, authorId, and categoryId, then call POST /blogs/posts; optionally update with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId as needed.
POST /blogs/posts
title, slug, content, excerpt, authorId, categoryId, status
Trigger: user navigates to a blog feed and Encircle fetches data to render posts.
Actions: fetch authors (GET /blogs/authors) and categories (GET /blogs/categories), validate slugs (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) to ensure accurate linking.
GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
authorId, name; categoryId, name; slug
Trigger: updates to categories or authors are reflected in Encircle content mappings.
Actions: read endpoints to pull category and author data (GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors) and map them to Encircle fields for consistent content organization.
GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
categoryId, name; authorId, name, bio
Automate publishing and updates without writing code, using preset templates and payloads.
Synchronize blog metadata (categories, authors) across platforms for consistent branding.
Reduce human error with structured data mapping and validation steps.
This glossary defines essential terms, data elements, and processes used when connecting GHL Blogs API to Encircle.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action against an API.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in links and routing.
The process of verifying identity and permissions before allowing API calls.
A callback URL triggered by events in an integrated system to notify another service.
Trigger: when a draft is saved in Encircle, publish to Blogs API via POST /blogs/posts with the composed payload.
Automatically map Encircle author and category data to the Blogs API to enrich posts and ensure accurate metadata.
Use slug checks (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) to guarantee unique, SEO-friendly URLs and attach metadata automatically.
In the GHL developer portal, create a new application for Encircle and generate client credentials to begin the connection.
Authorize Encircle to access the Blogs endpoints with the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) and test connectivity.
Run end-to-end tests of POST and PUT calls, verify data mapping, and monitor logs before going live.
To connect, you need a GHL API key with appropriate permissions and a corresponding Encircle app registration. In the setup, configure the necessary endpoints and test the connection to ensure publish and fetch operations work as expected. The connection relies on the scope defined (emails/builder.readonly) to access blog-related data securely and to read necessary metadata for mapping.
Encircle uses endpoints for creating and updating blog posts (POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId) and slug validation (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists). It also retrieves categories and authors (GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors) to enrich posts during publishing.
Authors and categories are pulled from the Blogs API and mapped to Encircle fields so that new posts automatically align with your taxonomy. You can also update these mappings if your editorial process evolves. Regularly refresh author and category lists to ensure consistency across platforms.
Basic no-code setup is enough for most workflows: connect the apps, map fields, and configure the triggers. Advanced users can customize payloads and add conditional logic, but coding is not required for standard publishing and retrieval tasks.
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