Access to Blogs API requires secure credentials. Generate an API key or OAuth token from your GHL account and include it in the Authorization header when making requests to endpoints like GET emails/builder or POST blogs/posts.
Zapier stores your connection securely after you authorize the Blogs API integration. Reconnect if tokens expire or scopes change.
Emails: GET emails/builder; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; Schedule: GET emails/schedule; Blogs: GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST blogs/post.write; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/posts; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/post.write; GET /blogs/categories
Trigger: a new or updated email template prompts downstream actions like updates to campaigns or newsletters.
Actions: create, update, or delete email templates using endpoints GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, and DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId.
Methods: GET emails/builder; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId.
Key fields: locationId, templateId, templateName, content, subject.
Trigger: new or updated blog posts trigger publishing workflows and notifications.
Actions: create post, update post, check slug, verify slug exists, fetch categories and authors using endpoints for posts, slug checks, categories, and authors.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; POST blogs/post.write; GET /blogs/posts; GET /blogs/post.write.
Key fields: postId, slug, title, content, authorId, categoryId.
Trigger: schedule updates and author changes trigger newsletters and reminders.
Actions: read schedules and fetch authors, then attach to posts and emails. Uses GET emails/schedule and GET blogs/authors.
Methods: GET emails/schedule; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/authors/details.
Key fields: scheduleId, authorId.
Automate blog publication and email promotion without writing code.
Create unified workflows across email templates and blog posts with drag-and-drop automation.
Leverage existing tools in Zapier to connect endpoints and trigger actions on schedules and author updates.
In this guide you’ll see key terms and the basic processes used when integrating the Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector for automation.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access a resource in an API.
The process of proving identity to access protected resources, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
The method by which a client proves its identity to the server, enabling secure requests.
An open standard for token-based authorization that enables access without sharing credentials.
Automatically generate blog post promos as soon as a new email template is updated, syncing with social posts and email campaigns.
Schedule blog posts and align email campaigns using the Blogs API endpoints and Zapier triggers.
Pull author data from the API and automatically publish newsletters when new authors are added.
Create API credentials in Blogs API (GHL) and authorize the Zapier App Connector.
In Zapier, choose Blogs API as the app and authorize the connection; test endpoints like GET emails/builder and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Create a workflow that uses post creation to trigger email builders, with placeholder fields.
For Blogs API access, you typically use an API key or OAuth token obtained from your GHL account. Include the token in the Authorization header for requests such as GET emails/builder or POST blogs/posts. Keep credentials secure and rotate them periodically as part of good security hygiene. If you ever revoke access, reauthorize the connection in Zapier to restore automation.
A common workflow uses the Email Builder endpoints to pull templates (GET emails/builder) and create or update templates (POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data), then uses Blog endpoints to publish posts (POST /blogs/posts) and manage slugs (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists). Scheduling and author data can be pulled via emails/schedule and blogs/authors to coordinate campaigns.
To test the connection, first authorize the GHL Blogs API in Zapier, then run a test action such as retrieving email templates (GET emails/builder) or checking a slug (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists). Review responses for expected fields and error codes. If issues arise, verify the API key or OAuth token scope and retry the connection.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Plan for bursts when building templates or publishing posts. If you hit limits, implement exponential backoff in your Zapier workflows and stagger heavy calls across multiple zaps. Support can help adjust limits if needed.
Yes. Endpoints for categories (GET /blogs/categories), authors (GET /blogs/authors), and author details (blogs/author.readonly) can be used within Zapier to enrich posts and newsletters. You can filter content by category or author and incorporate that data into your workflows without writing code.
Use the slug check endpoint (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) before publishing to ensure uniqueness. This helps prevent duplicate posts and broken links. If the slug exists, you can auto-generate a new slug or prompt for a rename in your workflow.
API credentials are typically static tokens created for your account, while OAuth tokens are secure, short-lived credentials granted via an authorization flow. OAuth is recommended when you want user-consented access and token rotation, whereas API keys are simpler for server-to-server connections. In Zapier, you’ll configure whichever method aligns with your security preferences and governance.
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