Begin by creating an API credential in the GHL developer console and granting the necessary permissions for reading and writing blog data. Store tokens securely and rotate credentials regularly.
Connect FreshBooks to GHL by approving the integration. This grants the Apps access to blog endpoints and allows FreshBooks to reference posts, authors, and categories when notifying clients or generating invoices.
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, GET emails/schedule, POST /emails/builder/data, and DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId.
Trigger: when a new blog post is created in Blogs API, pull the data into FreshBooks to draft an invoice note or client update.
Actions: fetch post, create or update an invoice, attach a link to the post in the client profile.
Methods: GET /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, slug, content, authorId
Trigger: blog post published or updated
Actions: create or update client notes, post links in emails, update projects
Methods: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, status, publishDate
Trigger: blog post published
Actions: create invoice, email summary, update CRM
Methods: GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: postSlug, clientId
Publish blog links directly to client records and invoices without writing code
Automate notifications when posts go live or are updated
Centralized analytics for content performance and revenue impact
Core concepts include posts, authors, categories, and slug validation, plus the flow of triggers, actions, and HTTP methods used to connect Blogs API with FreshBooks.
A blog entry created in GHL Blogs API that includes a title, content, author, and category.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title to ensure unique, readable URLs.
A specific path that exposes an API operation, e.g., GET /blogs/posts.
A real-time callback from Blogs API to FreshBooks signaling events like publish or update.
Automatically attach a blog post link to client invoices or proposals in FreshBooks when new content is published in Blogs API.
Send summary emails to clients via FreshBooks campaigns when new posts go live.
Turn blog milestones into FreshBooks tasks for project tracking and billing.
In the GHL developer console, create an app and obtain API credentials; securely store your access token for calls from FreshBooks.
Choose which blog endpoints and trigger events map to FreshBooks actions like invoicing, notes, or project updates.
Run test posts, verify data flow, and monitor logs for failed calls or retries.
The Blogs API gives you programmatic access to your blog content within GHL. FreshBooks can request posts, authors, and categories to display or link in client-facing docs or invoices. You can also create or update posts and pull live data for client communications. This setup enables seamless content-to-invoice workflows without manual copy-paste. You’ll authenticate using tokens issued by the GHL developer console and ensure each request includes the proper headers. Start in a test environment to validate payloads and error handling before going live.
No extensive coding is required thanks to built-in connectors and actions that map blog events to FreshBooks tasks. For more complex flows, lightweight automation rules or simple scripts can tailor triggers to your billing or project processes. Start with the no-code options and progressively add automation as your needs grow.
To post content, use GET /blogs/posts to read, POST /blogs/posts to create, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slug uniqueness before publishing. You can also fetch categories with GET /blogs/categories and authors with GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts. Build payloads that include title, content, slug, authorId, and categoryId for successful operations.
Authentication should use OAuth 2.0 tokens issued by the GHL developer console. Keep tokens secure, rotate them regularly, and restrict scopes to only what is needed. Always use HTTPS and implement retry logic with exponential backoff for transient errors. Log errors for troubleshooting and monitoring.
Yes. You can trigger actions in FreshBooks when a blog post is published or updated. Use webhooks or scheduled checks to sync post data with invoices, client notes, or project tasks. This keeps client communications aligned with your latest content.
A slug must be URL-friendly: lowercase, hyphenated, and unique. Use the slug-exists endpoint to verify uniqueness before publishing. Slugs help ensure clean, readable URLs and prevent duplicates.
Sample payloads and error handling guidelines are provided in the GHL developer docs. Look for example request bodies for posts, authors, and categories, plus standard error codes and messages to guide robust integration. If you encounter an error, inspect the status code, response message, and any hints to resolve the issue.
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