Connect your Zapier workflow to the Blogs API with the proper authentication scope. For this setup, you’ll typically authorize access to blog-related endpoints and optionally email-related templates. Use the GHL API key or OAuth token and keep credentials secure.
Configure OAuth 2.0 or API key authentication in the Zapier App Connector. Store tokens securely and run a quick test to confirm the connection to Jotform, Blogs API, and GHL.
API Endpoints you’ll leverage: – 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
When a new Jotform submission arrives, Zapier captures fields like title, body, author, and category, then creates a blog post in GHL using POST /blogs/posts.
Actions include creating the post, optionally updating the slug, assigning category or author, and publishing or drafting via the related endpoints (POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and blogs/post-update.write).
POST /blogs/posts
title, body/content, slug, category, author
Before publishing, check if the desired slug exists with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug is taken, automatically generate a unique alternative or prompt for correction.
If a slug exists, swap to a new slug and retry publish; otherwise proceed to create or update the post.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, title
Plan a publish date in your Jotform workflow and use the Blogs API to set the post’s publish date via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId or via blogs/post-update.write to update status to scheduled.
Schedule timing, set status to scheduled, and let the Blogs API handle automatic publishing when the time arrives.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, publishDate, status
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This quick glossary defines the core terms used in this guide: GHL API, Blogs API, endpoints, slug, authors, categories, and schedule actions.
The GHL API is the access point used to programmatically interact with your GHL workspace, including blogs, emails, and schedules.
Blogs API exposes endpoints to create, update, check slugs, and organize posts, categories, and authors in GHL.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title used to form the post URL and routing.
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Map form fields to blog post fields and publish on submission. Drafts can be reviewed before going live.
Use the form title and category to craft clean slugs and auto-create meta descriptions for better SEO.
Auto-assign existing categories and authors or create new ones via endpoints as needed.
Identify Jotform fields and map them to blog post fields like title, content, category, and author.
Create a Zap: trigger Jotform submission; action Blogs API create post; add optional checks and transforms.
Run tests with sample submissions, adjust mappings, and deploy to production.
Yes. You can publish Jotform submissions directly to GHL using the Blogs API without writing code. The Zapier App Connector handles the data flow between Jotform, the Blogs API, and your GHL workspace. Start by connecting your Jotform trigger, map fields to blog post fields (title, content, slug, category), and choose the endpoint POST /blogs/posts to create posts. Test with sample submissions and adjust mapping as needed.
Essential endpoints for creating posts include POST /blogs/posts to create a new post and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update it. Before that, consider using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify the slug isn’t already taken. Additional endpoints help manage content, such as blogs/post-update.write for updates and GET /blogs/categories to fetch categories. Use these in combination with Jotform mappings to keep your content organized.
Yes. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug existence before publish; if it exists, generate a new slug or adjust the title. This prevents duplicate URLs and keeps SEO clean. If you automate slug changes, ensure the final slug is unique before you publish via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId or POST /blogs/posts.
Map form fields to blog fields by creating a Zapier action that sends data to POST /blogs/posts, aligning title, content, slug, category, and author. If needed, fetch author IDs or category IDs via GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to populate dropdowns in Jotform or in Zapier’s mapping step.
Yes. Use scheduling features: either set a publish date on the post and use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId or use blogs/post-update.write to set scheduled status. Combine with blogs/schedule endpoints to track and manage scheduled posts, so you can publish when your calendar triggers.
Yes. Pull authors and categories from GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories, then map to form fields so submissions populate the correct fields in the post. If you need to create new authors or categories dynamically, you can call POST endpoints to create them and then use the IDs in your blog post payload.
If you run into issues, start by testing the connection in Zapier’s test mode and verify OAuth or API key credentials. Check the endpoint responses for errors and confirm required scopes. Consult the documentation for the Blogs API and your GHL workspace; if problems persist, contact support with the request payload and endpoint error messages to speed up resolution.
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