Use your GHL API key with the Blogs API and grant the scope emails/builder.readonly to access blog builder features. Store credentials securely and rotate keys periodically. In Zapier, configure the connection to pass your API key or OAuth token as required.
Zapier App Connector authenticates to GHL using OAuth 2.0 (or an API key-based flow) to securely access the Blogs API. Keep tokens confidential and reauthorize when prompted.
Key endpoints include GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and more from the full list above.
Trigger: New blog post data becomes available in Zapier.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create the post in GHL; optional slug check via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; attach category/author.
POST /blogs/posts
title, slug, content, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: Blog post details updated in your source.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update; optional post-check with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, slug, content
Trigger: A draft post needs a unique slug.
Actions: Check slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; if available, proceed to create; if not, generate new slug.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
title, slug
No-code automation lets non-developers stitch together blog publishing, content updates, and notifications in minutes.
Fast workflow iterations: map fields once and reuse across multiple posts and channels without writing code.
Centralized content orchestration: coordinate blog activity with email builders, social posts, and more via a single interface.
Understand the core elements and processes you’ll encounter when connecting Blogs API with Zapier App Connector, including endpoints, authentication, and data mapping.
An article published on your blog, including a title, slug, body content, author metadata, and category. It is the primary object created via POST /blogs/posts.
A URL-friendly string derived from the post title used to form the post URL and check slug availability.
A specific URL path in the API that performs an action, such as creating, reading, updating, or deleting a resource.
A callback mechanism that notifies connected apps when events occur, enabling real-time automation.
When a post is published, Zapier can create a draft email in the Blogs API Email Builder or push a notification to your subscribers via an email or messaging service.
Use the author and category endpoints to automatically tag posts and route them to the right audiences.
Generate SEO-friendly slugs and social snippets that align with your post titles for higher engagement.
In Zapier, connect Blogs API (GHL) using OAuth2 and your API key, then verify the connection.
Map blog post data to title, slug, content, author, category, and publish date within your Zapier workflow.
Run tests, validate slug availability, publish the post, and monitor results from Zapier.
A: The Blogs API lets you manage blog content programmatically with a RESTful interface. Pairing it with the Zapier App Connector enables no-code automation to publish, update, and distribute content across channels. You can trigger workflows from a source and push posts into Blogs API with minimal setup. In addition, you can automate related tasks like sending notifications or updating metadata based on your pipelines. B: Start by connecting your GHL Blogs API in Zapier, select the publish trigger you want, map the required fields, and test the flow end-to-end before going live.
A: Useful endpoints include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slugs, and GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts with metadata. For content that relates to email notifications, you may also use POST emails/builder and GET emails/builder to manage email templates. B: After selecting endpoints, ensure your payload includes title, content, slug, and author/category IDs, and test thoroughly to avoid publishing errors.
A: No heavy coding is required. Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to connect the two systems, with authentication steps and field mapping. Depending on your needs, you may use prebuilt triggers and actions or simple webhooks. B: For advanced scenarios, you can add custom logic using Zapier’s built-in tools while the heavy lifting happens through the GHL API calls.
A: Use Zapier’s test feature to simulate a publish request and verify the response. You can also enable test mode in the GHL endpoints to avoid real updates. Review the returned payload for success, and check logs for any mapping errors. B: If anything fails, re-check authentication, endpoint paths, and required fields, then re-run the test until results are clean.
A: Yes. You can trigger email notifications via the Emails Builder endpoints or use Zapier to push alerts to Slack, Teams, or email when a new post is published. Map a publish event to your notification channel and ensure the content includes the post title and link. B: You can tailor who gets notified and how often to avoid notification fatigue.
A: Slug existence is checked with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug exists, you can generate a new slug or append a unique suffix before creating the post. Implement a fallback strategy in Zapier to handle collisions. B: You can also enforce slug rules at the source to minimize review time before publishing.
A: Documentation for the Blogs API and endpoint references is available in the GHL developer docs and the Zapier app connector docs. Look for examples of creating and updating blog posts, slug checks, and metadata mappings. You can also inspect sample payloads and test payloads in sandbox environments. B: If you can’t find what you need, you can request examples for common workflows and we can draft payloads tailored to your setup.
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