To connect, obtain an API key or set up OAuth credentials within your GHL account and grant Formidable Forms access to read and write blog data from Blogs API.
In GHL, authorize Formidable Forms to access the Blogs API endpoints listed below, enabling seamless data flow between forms and blog content.
Used endpoints include: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data.
Trigger: Formidable Forms form submission to create a new post in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts).
Actions: Create blog post in Blogs API; map title, content, author, category, and optionally slug/excerpt; return post URL.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, author, category, slug, excerpt
Trigger: Blog post updated in Blogs API (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId).
Actions: Update corresponding Formidable Forms entry fields (title, slug, status) to reflect changes.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, slug, status
Trigger: Formidable Forms submission to create a post in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts).
Actions: Create blog post in Blogs API; populate content fields from form data.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, author, category
Eliminate manual data entry by syncing form submissions with blog content automatically, no coding required.
Maintain consistency across forms and blog posts with centralized data mapping.
Speed up publishing workflows and reduce errors through automated checks and updates.
A quick glossary of terms you’ll encounter when integrating Blogs API with Formidable Forms through GHL.
A specific URL path used to interact with a service, enabling operations such as create, read, update, or delete.
The process of proving identity to grant access to protected resources, typically via API keys or OAuth credentials.
A single article or item published on a blog.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title, used in links and URLs.
Use incoming form data to draft blog briefs automatically in Blogs API and queue them for writing.
Trigger a publication workflow in Blogs API after a form is submitted, with a chosen publish date.
Inject author names and metadata from Formidable Forms into each blog post before publishing.
Collect your Blogs API credentials and the endpoint URLs you will use in the integration.
Set up triggers (new or updated posts or submissions) and actions in Formidable Forms to talk to Blogs API.
Run end-to-end tests and monitor the connection after going live.
Yes. A basic setup can be completed without advanced coding. Start with authenticating Blogs API and Formidable Forms, then map the essential fields (title, content, author, category). If you’re comfortable with form logic, you can add conditional actions to tailor posts. If you need it, consult our step-by-step guides for no-code configurations. The goal is to have a working connection that creates posts from form submissions and updates them as needed.
Absolutely. Map fields between Formidable Forms and Blogs API so the data flows correctly. Common mappings include title to post title, content to post body, author to author, and category to category. You can also map slug and excerpt where your workflow requires friendly URLs and summaries. Tests should confirm that on submission, a post is created with the right data.
For basic syncing, you typically need endpoints to create and update posts (POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId), and optionally to fetch existing posts (GET /blogs/posts) and verify slug uniqueness (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists). Additional endpoints for authors and categories can enrich your mappings.
API rate limits depend on your Blogs API plan. In practice, the combination of form submissions and post writes is usually well within standard limits, but if you expect high volume, consider staggering publishes or batching updates to avoid throttling.
Test the connection by submitting a sample form and verifying that a draft post is created in Blogs API. Check that the post data mirrors form fields, and confirm slug generation and publishing behavior. Use a sandbox or test project when available.
Store credentials securely in your GHL account’s credential manager or a private vault. Never expose API keys in public pages. Rotate credentials periodically and restrict permissions to only what is necessary for blog creation and updates.
Endpoint URLs are provided in your Blogs API documentation or your account’s developer console. In this guide, they include paths like POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts, and related endpoints for categories and authors.
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