Authentication for the Blogs API (GHL) requires a valid API key and the scope provided (emails/builder.readonly). Use OAuth or API key-based auth as supported by the Blogs API, and store credentials securely in the Zapier App Connector.
In Zapier, connect the Zapier App Connector to the Blogs API using OAuth 2.0 or an API key. Provide client credentials, set the redirect URI, and securely manage tokens within Zapier.
1) GET emails/builder; 2) emails/builder.write; 3) POST emails/builder; 4) POST /emails/builder/data; 5) DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; 6) emails/schedule.readonly; 7) GET emails/schedule; 8) blogs/post.write; 9) POST /blogs/posts; 10) blogs/post-update.write; 11) PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; 12) blogs/check-slug.readonly; 13) GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; 14) blogs/category.readonly; 15) GET /blogs/categories; 16) blogs/author.readonly; 17) GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: A new blog post is created in the Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts).
Actions: Create the corresponding blog entry in GHL, set title, content, slug, author, and category; optionally publish immediately.
Methods/Paths: POST /blogs/posts to create; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slug availability.
Key fields: title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, publishedDate.
Trigger: A blog post is updated in the Blogs API (POST /blogs/post-update.write).
Actions: Propagate changes to the matching GHL post using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and refresh meta fields as needed.
Methods/Paths: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST /blogs/post-update.write to trigger sync.
Key fields: postId, title, content, slug, status.
Trigger: Check slug availability (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists).
Actions: Validate or generate slug, and update SEO-related fields; ensure slug consistency across systems.
Methods/Paths: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; POST /blogs/posts to create with a valid slug.
Key fields: slug, title, metaDescription.
Benefit: Build automated workflows in minutes without custom code.
Benefit: Real-time data sync between Blogs API and GHL across posts, authors, and categories.
Benefit: Scalable publishing, scheduling, and updates using drag-and-drop Zapier actions.
This glossary explains the data elements, endpoints, triggers, actions, and mappings used when linking the Blogs API to GHL via the Zapier App Connector.
Definition: A set of rules and protocols that allows one system to communicate with another.
Definition: A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post, used to build the post’s URL.
Definition: The URL and HTTP method combination that exposes a function of an API.
Definition: A secure authorization framework used by many APIs to grant scoped access.
Create a Zap that publishes new Blogs API posts directly into GHL as blog entries, preserving metadata and SEO fields.
Set up a workflow that mirrors updates from Blogs API to GHL so edits, status, and publish dates stay aligned.
Automate slug validation and SEO metadata consistency between both systems to improve search visibility.
Obtain an API key for the Blogs API and configure OAuth 2.0 if required; ensure the scope aligns with your use cases.
In Zapier, connect the Blogs API and set up triggers (new post, post update, slug check) and actions (create/update post in GHL).
Run tests, verify field mappings, and enable the Zap for automatic execution.
The Blogs API endpoints you’ll likely use include GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, POST /blogs/post-update.write, and GET /blogs/posts. In practice, these endpoints allow you to fetch authors, categorize posts, validate slugs, create and update posts, and propagate changes to GHL. The email-related endpoints (GET/POST/DELETE emails/builder) are ancillary for template-driven content and are included here to show how related assets can be synchronized if your workflow touches email builders.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code/low-code way to connect the Blogs API with GHL. You’ll authenticate, select triggers and actions, and map fields between systems. If you need advanced logic, you can still insert simple code steps, but most scenarios are achievable with Zapier’s built-in steps.
Use the slug-check endpoint GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to determine if a slug is already in use. If the slug exists, you can modify and regenerate a unique slug or update the existing post. This helps maintain clean URLs and avoids duplicates during sync.
Common mappings include: title -> title, content -> content, slug -> slug, author -> authorId, category -> categoryId, and publishedDate -> publishedDate. You may also map SEO meta fields like metaDescription and openGraph data as needed.
Yes. You can update an existing GHL post when the corresponding Blogs API post is updated by using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to push changes. Ensure the postId matches the GHL item you want to update.
Required scopes vary by endpoint but commonly include read/write access for posts, authors, and categories. Always use the principle of least privilege and secure your keys. In this template, the scope shown is emails/builder.readonly, which you should adjust to cover your needs.
Test the integration in Zapier with the built-in test features: run a sample trigger, verify field mappings, and inspect the resulting data in GHL. Once results look correct, enable the Zap for live operation.
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