To call any endpoint in the Blogs API from Formsite, you’ll authenticate with OAuth 2.0 and request the necessary scopes for blog creation, updates, and retrieval.
In Formsite, set up a connected app and obtain client credentials to authorize access to the GHL Blogs API.
GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; 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: a new form submission in Formsite starts the creation of a blog post in GHL.
Actions: create post (title, content, authorId, categoryId, slug); optionally attach images; set status.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, authorId, categoryId, slug
Trigger: a Formsite submission is edited, triggering a post update in GHL.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update title or content; refresh slug if needed.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: periodic read-only fetches from GHL to Formsite for content previews.
Actions: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate data; no writes.
GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: none for writes; read-only data like authors and categories
Automate blog publishing workflows without writing code.
Centralize content creation, routing, and approvals in a single interface.
Enable real-time data sync between submissions and blog posts.
A quick glossary of terms and the main processes used to connect Formsite with GHL via the Blogs API.
A set of defined endpoints you can call to manage data in GHL.
An authorization framework that grants limited access to GHL resources without sharing passwords.
A URL that you call to perform an action (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) against GHL.
The URL-friendly identifier used in blog post links.
When a user submits a Formsite form, generate a draft post in GHL with the form data filled in.
Sync edits from Formsite back to the corresponding GHL post to keep content accurate.
Queue posts for publication once a Formsite submission passes review.
Obtain client credentials and set scopes for blog actions.
Enter client credentials in Formsite and configure redirect URLs.
Run tests against endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/categories.
The Blogs API lets you create, update, and manage blog content in GHL from external apps like Formsite. Integrating gives you a streamlined workflow where form submissions can trigger new posts or updates without manual steps. This reduces manual work and ensures consistency across channels.
Key endpoints for publishing from Formsite include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update them, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure slug uniqueness. Also consider GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to attach metadata.
Use OAuth 2.0 to authorize Formsite with GHL and request the minimum scopes needed for your app. Keep tokens secure, rotate them regularly, and implement token refresh logic.
No heavy coding is required thanks to the no-code style connectors and documented endpoints. You can configure webhooks, forms, and API calls through the UX of Formsite and GHL.
Yes. Use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update titles, content, or metadata when a corresponding Formsite submission is edited. Ensure you maintain slug integrity.
Preview in Formsite or via GHL’s post drafts endpoint. You can pull draft data back into Formsite for verification before publishing.
Common issues include misconfigured OAuth scopes, invalid redirect URIs, and missing required fields. Check token validity, verify endpoint paths, and consult API docs for required payload formats.
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