Obtain a client ID and client secret from the GHL developer portal and use OAuth 2.0 to request an access token with the necessary scopes (for example, blogs and emails). Store tokens securely and refresh before they expire.
Authorize FreeAgent to access your GHL resources by completing the OAuth flow and granting the required permissions. Save the access token and refresh token for ongoing access.
Key endpoints include: GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts. Use these to publish posts, manage email templates, and schedule campaigns.
Trigger: A new draft is saved in FreeAgent, ready to publish.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create the post, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and GET /blogs/posts to verify.
Method Path: POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId, publishDate
Trigger: A new or updated email template in FreeAgent.
Actions: GET /emails/builder to fetch templates, POST /emails/builder to create, POST /emails/builder/data to populate and send.
Method Path: POST /emails/builder
Key fields: subject, to, body, templateId
Trigger: When a post is approved in FreeAgent.
Actions: GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure uniqueness, and GET /blogs/posts to verify publish readiness.
Method Path: GET /blogs/posts
Key fields: slug, status, publishDate
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This glossary covers the core concepts: API endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields used to connect Blogs API with FreeAgent.
A specific URL path that executes an action in a web service.
The process of proving identity and obtaining access tokens to use the API securely.
An automatic notification sent by an app when a particular event occurs.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the web address.
Set up a trigger to publish new FreeAgent drafts automatically by posting to /blogs/posts.
Link blog content to email templates to nurture readers and drive traffic.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing to prevent duplicate slugs.
Create a GHL app, obtain client ID and client secret, and configure required scopes (for example, blogs.post.write and emails/builder.readonly).
Assign the necessary endpoints and scopes, test access, and set up token refresh flows to keep connections alive.
Run sample requests to verify data flows, review responses and logs, and enable production automation.
No, you typically don’t need a separate API key for every platform. The integration uses OAuth 2.0 tokens issued for the GHL app and the FreeAgent app, scoped to the actions you enable. You’ll authenticate once and refresh tokens as needed to maintain access. Two-factor or token rotation policies can be implemented for additional security, but in most cases a single connected flow is sufficient for ongoing automation.
Blog-related endpoints include creating and updating posts (POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId), slug checks (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists), and retrieving categories and authors (GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors). You can also pull existing posts (GET /blogs/posts) and manage content scheduling. These endpoints enable end-to-end content publishing and cross-promotion with email templates via emails/builder endpoints.
Test the integration in a sandbox or staging environment: run sample requests against the Blogs API and Emails API, verify responses, and check for errors in the API logs. Validate with a real but non-published draft to ensure fields map correctly and that triggers fire as expected.
Yes. You can schedule posts by using the publishDate field on blog posts and by leveraging the appropriate scheduling or publishing endpoints. Combine this with email campaigns to coordinate release timing across channels.
Token handling is done via OAuth 2.0. Keep access tokens secure, implement refresh tokens, and rotate credentials periodically. Store tokens server-side and never expose them in client-side code.
Absolutely. Field mapping between FreeAgent and Blogs API is supported. Align FreeAgent post fields (title, content, slug, category, author) with the corresponding API payload fields in Blogs API. Use test records to confirm the data transfers correctly.
Error logs can be found in your GHL developer console and FreeAgent integration logs. Review request/response payloads, HTTP status codes, and any returned error messages to diagnose and resolve issues quickly.
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