Authenticate using the Blogs API OAuth flow and the necessary scopes (e.g., emails/builder.readonly for email builder access).
Connect MakeForms via its API credentials from your app dashboard and grant the integration the required permissions.
Key endpoints used include: GET emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors.
When a new form submission comes in through MakeForms, trigger a POST to /blogs/posts to create a new blog post.
Map form fields to blog post fields (title, content, excerpt, slug, categories, author) and optionally attach images.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, excerpt, slug, author_id, category_ids
Before creating or updating a post, verify the slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
If slug exists, generate a unique slug or prompt the user; if not, proceed with POST.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
When a form is updated, issue PUT to /blogs/posts/:postId to update the post.
Sync form fields to post fields; preserve IDs and publish status.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, categories
Build automated publishing workflows without writing a line of code.
Map forms to blog fields, trigger actions, and publish or update posts instantly.
Centralize content operations in one no-code interface with clear mappings.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, data mappings, and automated workflows between GHL APIs and MakeForms.
A defined URL path and HTTP method used to access a resource in an API.
The process of verifying identity to authorize API access, typically via OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
A URL-friendly string used to identify a specific blog post in the site architecture.
A URL endpoint that receives real-time notifications from an API when events occur.
Capture form responses and generate SEO-friendly drafts in Blogs API, then review before publishing.
Use Email templates to draft concise blog outlines from incoming emails and publish from MakeForms.
Link related posts to form changes so updates propagate automatically.
Obtain API credentials for Blogs API and connect MakeForms to use scope emails/builder.readonly, enabling end-to-end access for the email builder and blog endpoints.
Create mappings from form fields to blog post fields (title, content, slug, excerpt, categories, author).
Enable POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, along with slug validation via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; test thoroughly.
No coding is required to connect MakeForms with Blogs API. Use the built-in integrations to authorize and map fields. If your workflow grows complex, you can extend mappings or add webhooks for real-time updates.
Essential publishing endpoints are POST /blogs/posts to create posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing ones. Slug checks via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists help avoid duplicates.
Yes, you can verify slug availability with the slug-exists endpoint. If it’s taken, generate a unique slug or modify the title.
The scope emails/builder.readonly provides read access to email builder features. For creating or updating posts you may need additional permissions and proper authentication.
Map the blog’s category and author fields to your form mappings; use IDs or names as required by the API. Keep consistency across forms for accuracy.
Images and media can be included in the content field or uploaded via blog media endpoints if supported. Ensure the content structure matches the API expectations.
Test in a sandbox or staging environment with sample forms and posts. Verify API responses, adjust mappings, and retest until stable.
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