To access the Blogs API from Rankr, authenticate using OAuth 2.0 with the required scope (emails/builder.readonly). This ensures secure access to blog related endpoints while keeping sensitive credentials protected.
In Rankr, connect to the Blogs API by creating a secure app link inside your integration platform. Use the provided API key or OAuth credentials to authorize requests from Rankr.
Primary endpoints include GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /emails/builder/data, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts and/or related read/write operations as needed for publishing and updating blog content.
Trigger: A new brief is added in Rankr.
Actions: Use POST /blogs/posts to publish a new post with title, content, slug, category, author, and publish_date.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, excerpt, slug, category_id, author_id, publish_date
Trigger: Rankr edits a post draft.
Actions: Use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, refresh slug, and adjust metadata as needed.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, categories, author_id
Trigger: Schedule based on Rankr campaign settings
Actions: Create posts with POST /blogs/posts using publish_date, ensure unique slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and optionally notify via emails/schedule.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, publish_date, author_id
No-code workflow: Set up automations in Rankr without writing code.
Instant integration with existing content planning and publishing processes.
Consistent publishing and SEO friendly slugs across platforms.
This glossary defines common terms and processes used in the Blogs API and Rankr integration.
An interface that lets apps communicate and perform actions programmatically.
A URL friendly string used to identify a post in links and search results.
A specific URL that performs a defined operation via HTTP methods such as GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE.
A callback mechanism delivering real-time data from one app to another when events occur.
Automatically generate blog drafts in Blogs API whenever a new Rankr brief is added, then publish on a schedule.
Create a recurring series of posts from Rankr campaigns with automated cadence and SEO friendly metadata.
Keep existing posts synced with Rankr updates using incremental changes and webhooks for real time publishing.
In Rankr, create a new connection to Blogs API by providing credentials (OAuth client or API key) and selecting the Blogs API scope you need.
Define how Rankr fields map to Blogs API fields (title to title, body to content, etc.), and map images or excerpt as needed.
Run tests to validate creation and updates, set up error handling, then deploy to production.
No code is required for basic publishing. The Blogs API and Rankr allow you to set up automated workflows using prebuilt actions. If you prefer, you can extend functionality later with custom scripts or additional endpoints. The most common setup is to connect Rankr to Blogs API and map fields such as title, content, and publish_date to create posts automatically. You can also leverage the slug and category endpoints to ensure consistent metadata. If you need more customization, you can call extra endpoints like PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update posts or GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to avoid slug collisions.
For basic publishing you typically need endpoints to check slug availability and to create posts. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify the slug, then POST /blogs/posts to create the new post. To enrich posts, you can fetch categories with GET /blogs/categories and authors with GET /blogs/authors to assign metadata. Optional reads from emails endpoints can be used for notifications about new content.
Slug conflicts happen when two posts share the same slug. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creating or updating a post to ensure the slug is unique. If a slug exists, modify it by appending a short suffix or a date. After you finalize a slug, proceed with creation or update. This keeps URLs clean and avoids broken links.
Yes, you can schedule posts for future publication. Include a publish_date when creating a post with POST /blogs/posts and use the API to trigger publishing at the specified time. You can combine this with Rankr campaign scheduling to maintain a steady publishing cadence. You may also configure notifications to alert your team when posts go live.
Security is built around OAuth 2.0 or API keys with scoped access. Keep credentials secure, rotate keys periodically, and limit permissions to the necessary scopes such as emails/builder.readonly. Rankr stores tokens securely and never exposes them in client-side code. For extra security, implement IP allowlists and error handling for failed authentications.
API rate limits depend on your GHL account and plan. Check the API documentation for quotas and recommended backoff. If you approach limits, implement exponential backoff, batch requests where possible, and cache frequently requested data to reduce repeated calls.
When Rankr briefs change, you can update posts using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to modify content or metadata. If the update requires a slug change, verify via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists first, then adjust and update. Keeping fields in sync ensures your blog content remains accurate and aligned with Rankr campaigns.
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