Authenticate requests to the Blogs API from Rankr using OAuth 2.0 with scoped permissions. The setup limits access to only necessary endpoints such as post creation, slug checks, and category/author retrieval.
Rankr uses a secure API key-based flow to authorize actions on behalf of your workspace when calling GHL endpoints, with keys rotated regularly and stored securely.
– 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
Trigger: New draft created in Rankr workflow
Actions: map fields (title, content, slug, author, categories) and call POST /blogs/posts to publish the article; confirm success and return postId.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id, category_id
Trigger: draft slug changes in Rankr
Actions: check slug existence with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; update post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId if needed.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
postId, slug
Trigger: new author or category added in Blogs API
Actions: fetch authors and categories via GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories; map to Rankr fields and keep in sync.
GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
author_id, category_id
Automate publishing workflows without writing code, reducing manual steps and speeding up content cycles.
Maintain a single source of truth by syncing authors, categories, and posts between Blogs API and Rankr.
Minimize errors with real-time data sync and consistent data mapping across systems.
Definitions of common terms, endpoints, authentication, and data fields used throughout the integration guide.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action with an API.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from a post title, used in the web address.
The process of proving identity and granting access to the API, via keys or OAuth tokens.
A mechanism for receiving real-time notifications from an API when something changes.
Pull a weekly summary from Rankr and publish a digest to Blogs API with a single automation.
Automatically generate unique slugs from titles and validate them against existing posts.
Publish blog posts to Blogs API and simultaneously share summaries to social and email channels.
Create and configure API keys, set scopes, and authorize Rankr to access Blogs API.
Make a test call to POST /blogs/posts to ensure the connection works and data maps correctly.
Set up automations to trigger publishing, slug checks, and author/category sync.
No extensive coding is required. The no-code route uses intuitive triggers and actions within Rankr and your GHL-connected accounts. Set up a trigger like ‘new draft created’ and map fields to the Blogs API to publish automatically. For advanced users, custom scripts can augment mappings or add validation rules. By design, the integration emphasizes a formulaic data flow: source in Rankr, publish via Blogs API, and monitor responses in one dashboard.
Essential endpoints for publishing include POST /blogs/posts to create content and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs. You may also use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update posts and GET /blogs/authors or GET /blogs/categories to enrich posts with author and category data. These endpoints cover creation, validation, and enrichment—covering end-to-end publishing needs.
Slug validation is done with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If the slug exists, adjust the title or slug and re-check. This ensures unique, readable URLs for SEO. Always validate before publishing to avoid conflicts and broken links.
Yes. You can fetch authors with GET /blogs/authors and categories with GET /blogs/categories, then map them to Rankr fields. Automations can keep these lists up-to-date as new authors or categories are added. Regular syncing ensures accurate metadata for each post.
Security is built on API keys and OAuth tokens with scoped permissions. Use least-privilege access, rotate credentials regularly, and store secrets securely. Additionally, monitor API responses and enable alerts for unusual activity to maintain a secure pipeline.
Yes. Field mappings are flexible: title, content, slug, author, and category can be aligned between Rankr and Blogs API. If a field is unavailable, you can omit it, provide a default, or create a fallback mapping. This flexibility supports varying content schemas while preserving data integrity.
Error logs are accessible from Rankr’s automation dashboard and the Blogs API response feed. Enable verbose logging and set up alerts for failures. Review error details, re-run failed tasks, and refine mappings to reduce recurring issues.
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