Access requires a GHL API key with scope including emails/builder.readonly. Obtain credentials from the GHL developer portal and securely store them in LightSpeed VT.
LightSpeed VT should securely store and rotate the API key, validate tokens, and refresh credentials as needed.
Endpoint 1: GET emails/builder — Retrieve email templates; Endpoint 2: emails/builder.write — Create or update email templates; Endpoint 3: POST emails/builder — Create new email builder templates; Endpoint 4: POST /emails/builder/data — Import data into the builder; Endpoint 5: DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId — Delete a template; Endpoint 6: emails/schedule.readonly — Read-only access to the email schedule; Endpoint 7: GET emails/schedule — Retrieve scheduled emails; Endpoint 8: blogs/post.write — Write or update blog post data; Endpoint 9: POST /blogs/posts — Publish a new blog post; Endpoint 10: blogs/post-update.write — Update an existing post; Endpoint 11: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — Update a specific post; Endpoint 12: blogs/check-slug.readonly — Check slug availability; Endpoint 13: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — Verify slug existence; Endpoint 14: blogs/category.readonly — Read blog categories; Endpoint 15: GET /blogs/categories — List blog categories; Endpoint 16: blogs/author.readonly — Read authors; Endpoint 17: GET /blogs/authors — Retrieve authors
Trigger: When a new blog post is created, fetch content from the emails builder to distribute via email templates.
Actions: create blog post via POST /blogs/posts, select email templates via GET emails/builder, and notify teams.
Key methods: GET emails/builder for templates and POST /blogs/posts to publish.
Key fields: postId, templateId, locationId, slug
Trigger: Draft ready to publish triggers a POST /blogs/posts or PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update.
Actions: publish to blog, update slug via blogs/check-slug, and notify via emails.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, slug
Trigger: New authors or categories pulled from GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to LightSpeed VT.
Actions: update content library, refresh templates, and redistribute newsletters.
Methods: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: authorId, categoryId
Automate email and blog workflows without writing code.
Centralized content management with real-time updates.
Scalable publishing across teams and channels.
Key concepts include endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields that move data between GHL and LightSpeed VT.
A URL and HTTP method used to perform an action in the GHL API.
An event that starts an automation in LightSpeed VT when data changes.
Process of proving identity to access the API, usually via an API key with a scope.
A URL-friendly version of a title used in blog post URLs.
Automatically generate and email a digest when a new blog post is created, using templates from emails/builder.
Sync author data from GET /blogs/authors into an email sequence and send author spotlights.
Use categories to tailor email campaigns and publish targeted posts via /blogs/categories.
Obtain an API key from GHL with the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) and store it securely in LightSpeed VT.
Map endpoints such as GET emails/builder and POST /blogs/posts to your automations.
Run tests to ensure data flows between systems and handle errors gracefully.
The Blogs API is a RESTful interface provided by GHL that lets you read, create, update, and manage blog posts, authors, and related metadata. When connected to LightSpeed VT, you can automate email campaigns around blog activity and publish posts directly from your content workflows. This enables seamless collaboration between content creation and outreach efforts without leaving your preferred tools.
No heavy coding is required thanks to no-code capabilities and well-defined endpoints. LightSpeed VT can point at the Blogs API endpoints (for emails and blogs) to trigger actions, fetch templates, and publish posts. For advanced automations, you can add lightweight scripts or use connectors, but most workflows are achievable using the available endpoints and UI automations.
Essential endpoints for basic publishing include GET emails/builder to pull templates, POST /blogs/posts to publish a post, and GET /blogs/categories to organize content. Additional endpoints like PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and GET /blogs/authors help manage post updates and author associations. Start with the core publishing flow and expand as needed.
Authentication is done with a GHL API key that includes an appropriate scope, typically emails/builder.readonly for reading templates and related scopes for writing. Store the key securely in LightSpeed VT and rotate it periodically. Validate tokens during setup to ensure uninterrupted access.
Yes. LightSpeed VT can manage email templates and link them to blog publishing workflows. Use emails/builder endpoints to create or modify templates and then reference them when distributing blog content or sending notifications.
Common errors include authentication failures, missing required fields, and slug conflicts. Implement retries with backoff, validate responses, and log errors for audit. Use the provided endpoints for troubleshooting and ensure the app credentials have the correct scope.
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