To use the Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector, obtain an OAuth token with the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) and authorize the connection so Zapier can read blog data and publish updates on your behalf.
The Zapier App Connector handles credentials securely using OAuth 2.0. You’ll authorize access to your GHL account, then the connector will refresh tokens automatically as you work.
– 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: New blog post draft is created in Blogs API that initiates a Zap.
Actions: Create post in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts), attach metadata, and optionally publish.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, and optional featuredImage
Trigger: When a blog post is updated in Zapier, push changes to GHL.
Actions: Update post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, update slug and content.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: Before publishing, check if the desired slug exists using API.
Actions: Validate slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and create post if available.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
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Understand the key concepts and processes required to integrate the Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector, including API, endpoints, authentication, and slug handling.
A set of rules that allow software components to communicate and exchange data.
The process of verifying a user or app identity before granting access to resources.
A specific URL in an API that performs an action or returns data.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the blog URL to improve readability and SEO.
Publish newly created posts to connected social accounts automatically via Zapier actions.
Automatically back up drafts or published posts to cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Send automated review requests to editors when a post is ready for review.
Generate an API key or OAuth token with the required scopes and securely store it in Zapier.
Redirect to GHL to authorize access, granting the Zapier App Connector the necessary permissions.
Run a test zap, verify field mappings (title, content, slug, author, category), and adjust as needed.
No coding is required to set up the Blogs API integration with the Zapier App Connector. The Blog API and Zapier provide a visual workflow interface to map triggers and actions. You can configure common publishing and updating tasks without writing code. You can create 1-3 zaps to automate posting, editing, and distribution across your tools, speeding up content workflows and keeping content in sync across platforms.
For content publishing, use POST /blogs/posts to create new posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure the slug is unique before publishing. Combine these endpoints with Zapier triggers to automate drafting, publishing, and cross-platform updates efficiently.
Yes. You can verify slug availability by calling GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists with your desired slug. If the slug is taken, adjust the title or slug and re-check until you have a unique URL for the post. This ensures clean, SEO-friendly URLs before publishing content.
Security is built around OAuth 2.0 tokens and scoped access. Your credentials remain secure within Zapier, and tokens are refreshed automatically. Only the minimum required permissions are requested for the integration, reducing risk while enabling access to necessary resources.
Yes. You can retrieve author data via GET /blogs/authors and category data via GET /blogs/categories. These endpoints help you map author names and categories accurately when creating or editing posts. Using these endpoints helps maintain proper attribution and organization in your publishing workflow.
Common errors include invalid or missing fields, authentication failures, and rate limits. The Zapier app surfaces clear error messages and you can verify parameter requirements against the endpoint list. Use the built-in test tool to reproduce and isolate issues quickly before going live.
The endpoint list is provided in the Endpoints section of this guide. It includes the full set of available GHL APIs used with the Blogs API integration. You can reference this list when mapping fields in Zapier to ensure you call the correct URL, method, and parameters.
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