Generate an API key in GHL with the required scopes (for example emails/builder.readonly) and connect it to your Harvestr workflow to enable post creation, updates, and scheduling.
Once connected, grant Harvestr access to blog posting and scheduling features so it can create posts, update content, and schedule sends.
GET emails/builder; GET 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; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: a new Harvestr draft is ready for publishing
Actions: call POST /blogs/posts to create a post, populate title, content, slug, and metadata, then publish
POST /blogs/posts
Required fields: title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: edits in Harvestr trigger an update in Blogs API
Actions: use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, then refresh slug and SEO data
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, status
Trigger: scheduled time or Harvestr workflow event
Actions: schedule via emails/schedule and publish posts as needed; manage recipients
GET /emails/schedule
Key fields: scheduleId, recipientList, publishTime
Automate content publishing without writing code
Centralize content workflows between Harvestr and Blogs API
Speed up publishing with SEO metadata and reusable templates
A quick glossary of terms used in this guide, including endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields.
A specific URL call that performs an action in the API.
An event that starts an automation in your workflow.
An operation executed in response to a trigger.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in links and SEO.
Automatically generate blog drafts in Blogs API when Harvestr campaigns reach a stage.
Pass SEO metadata and author info from Harvestr into Blogs API for optimized posts.
Schedule posts and automatically distribute to subscribers via email workflows.
Generate an API key with the necessary scopes and connect it to Harvestr in Zapier.
Grant permissions for blog and scheduling endpoints to Harvestr.
Test a live workflow from Harvestr to Blogs API to verify post creation and distribution.
Authenticate using a dedicated API key from the GHL dashboard with the minimum required scopes for your workflow. Store this key securely and connect it to Harvestr via the Zapier app connector. This keeps your data flowing safely between Harvestr and the Blogs API while avoiding over-permissioned access. Next, rotate your keys periodically and monitor access logs to ensure only approved systems can invoke endpoints.
Essential endpoints include POST /blogs/posts for creation, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs, and GET /emails/schedule for timing distributions. Depending on your workflow, you may also use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to populate metadata fields automatically. Document your chosen subset and test each call in a staging environment before going live.
Yes. With the right webhooks and scheduling endpoints, you can automate publishing and distribution without writing code. Use Harvestr triggers to fire a workflow that calls the Blogs API to create or update posts, then schedule email distribution as needed. If you prefer, you can leverage prebuilt templates within Zapier to further simplify steps.
Scopes control what your integration can do. Start with the minimal scopes required (for example emails/builder.readonly) and expand only as necessary. Regularly audit scopes to prevent privilege creep. Remember to keep keys secure and rotate them on a planned schedule.
Use a staged environment to run end-to-end tests of post creation, updates, and scheduling. Validate the slug generation, author and category mapping, and SEO metadata flows. After successful tests, deploy the workflow to production with a rollback plan in place. Keep a test log to troubleshoot quickly if anything diverges from expected results.
If a slug already exists, the API can return a warning or require an updated slug. Implement a fallback strategy in your workflow to either retry with a unique slug or update the existing post as appropriate. Consider adding a slug-check step (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) before creation to avoid collisions.
Detailed endpoint docs are available in the GHL developer portal and the Blogs API reference. Look for sections on blogs, emails, and schedules, and search for the exact paths used in your workflow. If documentation is missing, consult endpoint examples and test calls in your staging environment to verify behavior.
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