Authenticate to the Blogs API using OAuth 2.0 with an API key, scoped to emails/builder endpoints (scope: emails/builder.readonly). Lantern securely stores credentials and passes them to the API during requests.
Lantern authenticates with the Blogs API by exchanging credentials for access tokens and refreshing them as needed, enabling seamless, automated requests for post creation and updates.
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, 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
Trigger when a new draft is finalized in Lantern to instantly publish a post via POST /Blogs/posts.
Actions: map Lantern draft fields to post.title, post.content, and post.tags; create the post; optional publish step.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, excerpt, authorId, tags, slug
Trigger when a new email draft is saved in Lantern’s Emails Builder to generate a corresponding blog post.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts with post metadata derived from email data; set categories and author; optionally schedule.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, emailCampaignId, authorId, categories
Trigger on Lantern’s schedule to pull latest content edits and push updates via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, updatedAt
Build powerful automations without writing code, using Lantern’s visual workflow builder to connect Blogs API endpoints.
Centralized, no-code UI lets teams design, test, and deploy post publishing flows quickly.
Use reusable templates for posts and emails to accelerate content production.
Understand the essential terms, endpoints, and data flows used when connecting Lantern with the Blogs API.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action with the GHL Blogs API, such as POST /blogs/posts.
A secure token used to authorize requests to the Blogs API, typically obtained via OAuth 2.0 and refreshed periodically.
A piece of content published through the Blogs API and displayed on your blog or site.
A URL-friendly version of the post title used in the blog post URL.
Aggregate top content from Lantern drafts and publish a weekly roundup post via POST /blogs/posts.
Turn high-performing email campaigns into evergreen blog content using the Blogs API.
Leverage AI in Lantern to draft posts and push them to Blogs API with minimal edits.
Obtain the client ID, client secret, and any required API keys from the Blogs API and enter them into Lantern’s connector.
Set the scope to: emails/builder.readonly and select the endpoints you will use (e.g., POST /blogs/posts, GET emails/builder).
Run tests to verify post creation and updates, fix any mappings, then deploy the automation to production.
No extensive coding is required. Lantern provides a visual connector to map fields and endpoints, so you can set up automation with point-and-click configuration. If you know basic data mapping, you can deploy quickly.
To publish a blog post, you typically need to use POST /blogs/posts with the post data (title, content, author, and slug). You may also rely on PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts. The Emails to Post flow can help generate content from Lantern drafts.
Authenticate using OAuth 2.0 and safe API keys. Lantern stores tokens securely and passes them in the Authorization header for each request. Ensure your redirect URL is configured for Lantern.
Yes. You can update the post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and/or the Blog post update endpoint as needed. Map Lantern fields to the post fields and test thoroughly.
Typically you need at minimum: title, content, and a slug or identifier. Optional fields include excerpt, authorId, and tags to enrich the post.
API rate limits depend on your Blogs API plan. Plan accordingly, and implement retries and backoff in Lantern to avoid hitting limits.
API docs are available in your Blogs API developer portal. You will find endpoint references, authentication requirements, and example payloads there.
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