To connect, generate an API key or OAuth token for the Blogs API and grant HappyForms the necessary scopes to read and write blog data (e.g., posts, authors, categories).
In HappyForms, add a new API connection named for the Blogs API, paste your token or credentials, and test the connection to ensure requests are authorized.
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 a new blog post whenever a HappyForms form is submitted.
Send title, content, excerpt, authorId, and categoryId to POST /blogs/posts; optionally set slug and post status.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, status
When a form is updated, send PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to reflect changes.
Update title, content, slug, categories, or status as needed.
PUT / blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
On form load, fetch authors and categories from the Blogs API and prefill fields in HappyForms.
Populate author and category dropdowns; validate slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
GET /blogs/authors
authorId, categoryId, slug
Build powerful blog form workflows without writing code.
Keep blog data and form responses in sync in real-time.
Accelerate content production with automated publishing and routing.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, data mapping, and content fields that move between HappyForms and the Blogs API.
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and endpoints that lets software programs talk to each other.
A specific URL in an API where you can perform a request to perform an action.
An HTTP method used to create a new resource on a server.
A URL-friendly string used in website addresses and post URLs.
Configure a workflow that converts submitted drafts into published posts automatically after a review step.
Map a form field to the blog author to route posts to the correct writer automatically.
Use form field choices to assign posts to categories and trigger category-specific workflows.
In HappyForms, add a new API connection for the Blogs API and test the credentials.
Define how form fields map to blog post fields and set triggers (on submit, on update).
Run tests, confirm posts are created/updated, then publish to live.
Yes. The integration is designed for no-code use. You configure a connection in HappyForms, map form fields to blog fields, and set triggers. The Blogs API handles the heavy lifting on the server side for creating posts and managing authors and categories. The setup is wizard-like and is designed for marketers and content teams. If you need more control, you can add additional mappings and conditional logic to tailor the workflow to your publishing process.
For basic post creation, the essential endpoints are POST /blogs/posts to create a post and GET /blogs/authors or GET /blogs/categories to populate author and category fields. You may also use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs before creation. You’ll map form fields such as title, content, authorId, and categoryId to the corresponding blog fields to complete the integration.
Slug conflicts occur when a slug already exists for another post. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check availability before creating or updating a post. If a conflict is detected, automatically adjust the slug by appending a numeric suffix or a timestamp. You can also set your workflow to auto-generate unique slugs if the preferred slug is taken.
Yes. You can trigger updates by mapping HappyForms form edits to PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. This keeps the post content, title, and slug synchronized with the latest form data. Be sure to cache the postId mapping from the initial creation to ensure updates target the correct post.
Typically you will need read and write scopes for blog posts, authors, and categories. The exact scopes depend on how you configure the connection and which endpoints you use. Ensure HappyForms has permission to create, update, and read posts, plus access to author and category lists as needed. Always follow the principle of least privilege and revoke access when the integration is no longer in use.
Test the integration by submitting a test form and validating that a corresponding blog post is created or updated in the Blogs API. Verify that the post fields (title, content, slug, author, category) map correctly and that updates propagate as expected. Check logs or the connection status in HappyForms to troubleshoot any authorization or mapping issues.
API documentation for the Blogs API is available in your GHL developer portal or the provider’s developer site. Look for the Endpoints reference, authentication guide, and data model documentation. If you don’t have direct access, contact your account manager to obtain the latest API docs and example payloads for mapping fields from HappyForms.
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