To start, generate an API key for the Blogs API and configure it in your Focuster app. Use the key with the required scope emails/builder.readonly to read blog data and manage schedule triggers. Store credentials securely and rotate keys regularly.
In Focuster, create an app connection (OAuth 2.0) and grant access to your Blogs API. Use the GHL scope emails/builder.readonly and test the connection in a sandbox before going live.
– GET emails/builder (read) – emails/builder.write (write) – POST emails/builder – POST /emails/builder/data – DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId – emails/schedule.readonly (read) – GET emails/schedule – blogs/post.write – POST /blogs/posts – blogs/post-update.write – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – blogs/check-slug.readonly – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – blogs/category.readonly – GET /blogs/categories – blogs/author.readonly – GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: when a new project or task is created in Focuster, push a draft blog post to the Blogs API.
Actions: create post, set slug, schedule publish; update post content as edits occur; retrieve post status.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, publishDate
Trigger: edits in Focuster prompt an update to a corresponding Blogs API post.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, modify slug if needed, sync metadata.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, tags, status
Trigger: monthly pull of posts, categories, and authors for analysis.
Actions: GET endpoints to sync data into Focuster for insights and optimization.
GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors
postId, categoryId, authorId
Automate content creation: turn Focuster tasks into draft blog posts in Blogs API without writing code.
Schedule and publish posts automatically based on Focuster calendars and workflows.
No-code data sync: keep blogs, categories, and authors in sync with your editorial plan.
This glossary defines terms used in the integration between Focuster and the Blogs API, including endpoints, payloads, and workflows.
A set of rules that let two software applications talk to each other. In this guide, we use the Blogs API to manage blog posts, schedules, and metadata.
A specific URL path you call to perform an action, such as creating a post or checking a slug.
Authorization framework used to grant access tokens for secure API usage between Focuster and the Blogs API.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the blog post URL.
When a new task is created in Focuster, automatically generate a blog draft in Blogs API with metadata and a suggested slug.
Sync selected authors and categories from Blogs API into Focuster projects to ensure consistent taxonomy.
Pull post analytics from Blogs API into Focuster to guide updates and repurposing.
Log into the Blogs API developer console, generate an API key, and note the client id and client secret if using OAuth.
Enter the API key and configure redirect URIs, scopes, and token exchange within Focuster’s app settings.
Run a test to create a post draft in Blogs API from a Focuster task and verify content flow.
No code is required to connect Focuster with the Blogs API. The integration uses standard API calls and an app connection within Focuster to trigger actions and sync data. You can configure workflows using a visual editor and premade triggers. If you prefer a guided setup, use our templates to map tasks to blog posts and schedules. In practice, you’ll connect securely with your Blogs API key or OAuth credentials and test the flow with a sample post to ensure data maps correctly.
You’ll typically need read access to blog data and write access for posts and schedules. Specifically, the scope emails/builder.readonly is used for reading data, while endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId require write permissions. Always grant the minimal scopes necessary and rotate keys regularly.
Yes. From Focuster you can draft, schedule, publish, and update blog posts by calling the Blogs API endpoints. You’ll see posts created in Blogs API reflect in your editorial calendar and vice versa once the sync is in place. Depending on your setup, you can automate drafts from tasks and pull back analytics for optimization.
There is typically a rate limit per API token that depends on the Blogs API plan. Plan for retries and implement exponential backoff. In most setups, you can monitor usage in the Blogs API dashboard and adjust workflows to avoid hitting limits.
Use the test or sandbox environment in Blogs API to verify credentials and endpoints. Create a sample post, check the response, and verify that the post is visible in Blogs API and your Focuster workflow. Fix any mapping mismatches before going live.
Best practices include starting with POST /blogs/posts for draft creation, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates, and GET /blogs/posts for retrieval. Also consider using GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts with metadata. Map these to Focuster tasks and calendars for a smooth automation flow.
Store tokens securely using secret management provided by your platform and rotate them regularly. Use short-lived tokens when possible and never expose API keys in client-side code. Use server-side components or encrypted storage for token handling.
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