Authenticate GHL API calls to the Blogs API using your API key or OAuth flow, then securely store credentials in Rankr for automatic renewal and signed requests.
Rankr authenticates to the GHL Blogs API by exchanging credentials for a token, which is used to make authenticated requests to endpoints like /blogs/posts and /emails/builder.
GET emails/builder; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; GET emails/schedule; GET blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST blogs/post.write; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: A new draft is ready in Rankr
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create a post, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, set title, content, slug, authorId and categoryId
Method path: POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: Time-based schedule in Rankr
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create, GET /blogs/categories for taxonomy, GET /blogs/authors for author mapping
Method path: POST /blogs/posts; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: postId, scheduleDate, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: New post draft with SEO data
Actions: POST /blogs/posts; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET blogs/check-slug.readonly
Method path: POST /blogs/posts; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET blogs/check-slug.readonly
Key fields: slug, title, SEO description
Benefit: Faster time-to-publish with automated workflows
Benefit: Consistent data across platforms with minimal maintenance
Benefit: Scalable content operations without writing code
This section defines core elements you’ll use when connecting the Blogs API with Rankr: endpoints, authentication methods, data mapping, and error handling.
An interface that lets Rankr talk to the GHL Blogs API to read, create, update, or delete content.
A URL-friendly string derived from the post title used in blogs and SEO.
A real-time notification system that informs Rankr about changes in GHL data via callbacks.
A specific URL in the API used to perform a function like create or fetch a post.
Automatically verify the post title, slug, and meta description against basic SEO rules before publishing via the Blogs API.
Use Rankr templates to populate blogs/posts with dynamic fields like author, category, and featured image.
Create a dashboard that surfaces failed syncs and retry suggestions between Rankr and the Blogs API.
Obtain and securely store your API key or OAuth token for GHL and Rankr.
Identify which endpoints are needed (e.g., POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/authors) and map fields like title, slug, and content.
Run tests, verify data flow, and set up alerts for failures.
The Blogs API in GHL provides programmatic access to blog content, categories, authors, and related features. It allows you to create, update, and publish blog posts from external apps like Rankr. By using this API, Rankr can automate content creation and synchronization with your GHL blogs.
Rankr authenticates to the Blogs API by exchanging credentials for a token that is included in requests to endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/authors. Store tokens securely and implement token refresh flows to maintain a seamless connection. Regularly rotate credentials according to your security policy.
For publishing posts, use endpoints like POST /blogs/posts to create and POST blogs/post.write to initialize content. When updating, use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before publishing to prevent conflicts.
Yes. Before publishing, you can call GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check if a slug already exists. If it does, you can generate a new slug or adjust the title. The blogs/check-slug.readonly endpoint can also assist in slug validation logic.
No-code setup is designed to be approachable. You can connect Rankr to the Blogs API using pre-built actions, triggers, and mappings. The workflow can be built with simple drag-and-drop logic, mappings for title, content, slug, and taxonomy, and a few test runs.
Error handling should include retries, logging, and alerts. Configure Rankr to retry transient errors, capture error details from API responses, and surface failures in a dashboard. You can also implement exponential backoff for robust retry strategies.
Documentation for the GHL Blogs API and Rankr integration is available in the developer docs and API reference. Review endpoint details, authentication flows, data mapping examples, and sample workflows to accelerate your setup.
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