To securely access the Blogs API, use your GHL credentials or API key, store credentials safely, and request the minimum necessary scopes for heartbeat operations.
Configure the Zapier App Connector credentials and authorize access to the Blogs API, requesting the scope emails/builder.readonly to read email builder data as part of the heartbeat workflow.
Key endpoints used for the heartbeat include: GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, GET emails/schedule, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Trigger: when a builder is updated, pull the latest templates via GET emails/builder.
Actions: POST emails/builder/data to update content, and optionally POST /blogs/posts to publish related content.
Methods: GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder/data, POST /emails/builder/data.
Key fields: locationId, templateId, postId
Trigger: check slug existence with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing.
Actions: create or update posts with POST /blogs/posts and update categories/authors as needed.
Methods: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: slug, postId, categoryId
Trigger: fetch categories and authors for richer post creation using GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors.
Actions: assemble posts with POST /blogs/posts and organize with author/category data.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: authorId, categoryId, postId
Automate blog workflows without writing code.
Synchronize emails and blog content to keep teams aligned.
Access data across systems instantly to accelerate publishing.
A quick glossary of terms and core processes used to connect the GHL Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface: a set of endpoints that allow apps to talk to each other.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used to identify a resource in a readable URL.
A specific path exposed by an API to perform a function, such as GET emails/builder.
A callback URL or event that notifies you about changes in another system.
Trigger a new post in Blogs API when a form submission is received, then notify a team via emails builder.
Create a workflow to generate a weekly digest and send via emails builder.
Tag posts by category and push to different channels using the Blogs API.
Create credentials in both services and authorize the connection.
Select and map the endpoints you will use; set field mappings to transfer data smoothly.
Run tests, fix any issues, and deploy the workflow to production.
The Blogs API is a collection of endpoints that let you manage blog content within the GHL platform and automate tasks via the Zapier App Connector. It enables actions like reading templates, creating posts, and updating schedules without coding. The integration supports heartbeat workflows to keep data in sync across systems. The goal is to reduce manual updates and accelerate publishing by connecting your content processes directly to automation.
For a heartbeat connection, start with a read-only setup to verify connectivity and credentials, then test a few baseline read operations such as GET emails/builder and GET blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to confirm responses. Progressively add write permissions only as needed for your automation. This approach minimizes risk while validating the connection.
Secure authentication relies on storing GHL API keys or OAuth credentials securely within the Zapier App Connector and limiting scopes to the minimum required for heartbeat tasks. Rotate keys periodically, avoid exposing secrets, and monitor access logs for unusual activity. Use separate connections for different environments (dev, staging, prod) to reduce risk.
Yes. The integration is designed for no-code automation. You can connect the Blogs API and Zapier App Connector, map fields, and configure triggers and actions in a visual interface without writing code. This makes it easy to automate posting, syncing authors, and managing categories.
If endpoints require different scopes, you can create separate connections or request additional scopes in the OAuth flow. In Zapier, you can segment tasks into multiple zaps with appropriate scopes and credentials, keeping each workflow aligned with its required permissions. Always test each scope in isolation before deploying.
Testing involves running the workflow in a sandbox or test environment, validating field mappings, trigger timing, and response handling. Check status codes, inspect payloads, and verify data appears correctly in the destination app. Repeat with edge cases to ensure reliability.
Additional resources include the Blogs API documentation, Zapier App Connector guides, and community tutorials. If you need more help, reach out to support or join the developer community for examples and best practices.
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