Authenticate the Blogs API in GHL using OAuth 2.0 and ensure the scope includes emails/builder.readonly. Store tokens securely and rotate them as needed.
Authorize Google Contacts via OAuth 2.0 with read access. Keep credentials secure and use refresh tokens.
Key endpoints used include GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, 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
Trigger: A new contact is added in Google Contacts
Action: Create a draft blog post in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts) using the contact name, company, and notes
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, author, tags, contact_id
Trigger: Google Contact fields such as job title or company are updated
Action: Update the corresponding blog post in Blogs API (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId) with new data
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, tags
Trigger: New contact added in Google Contacts
Action: Schedule or send emails using emails/builder (POST /emails/builder)
POST /emails/builder
templateId, locationId, recipient_email, subject, body
Automate content creation without writing code.
Turn contact data into personalized blog drafts in minutes.
Manage workflows in one dashboard with no-code automations in GHL.
This glossary covers API, endpoints, OAuth, authentication, data mapping, and templates used to connect Blogs API with Google Contacts in GHL.
A set of rules that lets apps talk to each other, like GHL and Google Contacts.
A real-time notification mechanism that sends data when an event happens.
A standard for secure authorization without sharing passwords.
A specific URL that performs a function in an API.
Use the new contact’s name and company to generate a personalized blog draft.
Leverage contact fields to craft topic ideas and outlines.
Automatically update existing posts when contact data changes.
Create OAuth credentials and authorize both Apps in the GHL connector.
Map contact fields to blog post fields like title, body, and tags.
Choose triggers and actions and test without code.
No coding is required. The GHL App Connector provides a visual workflow builder with triggers and actions. Advanced users can customize with API calls, but it’s not required for basic setup.
For a starter, use GET emails/builder to list templates and POST /blogs/posts to create drafts. You can add GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to enrich posts.
Yes. Map fields such as first_name, last_name, company, and notes to blog title, body, and tags. This makes posts more relevant to each contact.
OAuth is recommended for secure access to both apps. Obtain tokens for GHL and Google Contacts and refresh as needed.
Use the App Connector’s test feature to simulate triggers and inspect responses. Review mappings and run a dry run with sample data.
Common errors include invalid credentials or insufficient scopes. Resolve by re-authenticating, double-checking scopes, and verifying endpoint paths.
Documentation is available in the Blogs API and GHL App Connector developer portals. Refer to endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and GET emails/builder for details.
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