Begin by generating API credentials for the Blogs API with the required scope: emails/builder.readonly (as provided). This enables read access to blog-related data streams and essential metadata used in automation workflows. Store the credentials securely and test connectivity from Zapier before building zaps.
In Zapier, create a connection to the Blogs API app. Provide the API token or OAuth flow as required, select the appropriate scope, and verify the connection. A successful test confirms the connector can read, create, and update blog posts and related metadata.
– GET emails/builder — Retrieve email templates and related builder data – POST emails/builder — Create or update email templates – POST /emails/builder/data — Attach data payloads to email templates – DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId — Remove a specific email template – GET emails/schedule — Access email scheduling information – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — Check if a post slug already exists – GET /blogs/categories — List all blog categories – GET /blogs/authors — List all blog authors – GET /blogs/posts — Retrieve blog posts – POST /blogs/posts — Create a new blog post – POST /blogs/post-update.write — Update blog post metadata – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — Update a specific post by ID – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — (relisted) Slug existence check – GET /blogs/categories — (relisted) List categories – GET /blogs/authors — (relisted) List authors
Trigger: New or updated draft content in your CMS or editor, then push to Blogs API to publish or update a post.
Actions: use POST /blogs/posts to create a post, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts. Map title, content, slug, category_ids, author_id, and publish_date.
POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
title, content, slug, category_ids, author_id, publish_date, status
Trigger: Prepare a post by validating its slug and pulling relevant metadata before publishing.
Actions: check slug existence (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists), fetch categories (GET /blogs/categories), and fetch authors (GET /blogs/authors) to ensure accurate mapping.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors
slug, category_ids, author_id
Trigger: Before publishing, fetch full post data and metadata to optimize SEO and editorial planning.
Actions: retrieve post data (GET /blogs/posts), fetch categories (GET /blogs/categories), and fetch authors (GET /blogs/authors) to enrich your output.
postId or slug, requested_fields, include_metadata
Eliminate manual data entry by automating post creation, editing, and scheduling directly from your prompts or CMS events.
Centralize content workflows in a single Zapier flow that handles posts, categories, and authors, all synced to your GHL environment.
Receive real-time updates and SEO-friendly metadata automatically as part of your publishing pipeline.
This glossary defines common terms for the GHL API and Zapier connectors, helping you map data accurately and build reliable automations.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action in an API. Endpoints define what data you can request or modify.
An authorization framework that grants access to resources without sharing user credentials; tokens are exchanged to authenticate requests.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in links. Slugs help with readability and SEO.
A callback mechanism where one app notifies another in real time via HTTP when an event occurs.
Create a Zapier workflow that listens for an approval change in your CMS and then calls POST /blogs/posts to publish the approved draft. Map title, excerpt, content, and SEO fields for immediate live publishing.
When a new post is created in your CMS, push a copy to a shared editorial calendar via a Zap. Use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich entries with metadata.
Automatically fetch post data, generate or enrich meta titles and descriptions, and push updates back to Blogs API with POST /blogs/post-update.write.
Register the Blogs API app in your GHL portal, generate a client ID and secret, and configure the required scope (including emails/builder.readonly). Test the connection in Zapier to ensure the app can read and write blog data.
Use a test Zap to call GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and POST /blogs/posts. Map fields such as title, content, slug, category_ids, and author_id to ensure clean data flow.
Create automated workflows for publishing, updating, and scheduling posts. Validate slugs, handle error responses gracefully, and enable logging for auditing and optimization.
No custom code is required. Zapier App Connector provides a visual interface to map fields from your CMS to the Blogs API, so you can trigger and action posts without writing code. If you need advanced logic, Zapier’s built-in tools let you add conditions, delays, and data transforms. Start with simple automations and expand over time as your workflow matures.
Essential endpoints for publishing are POST /blogs/posts to create posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update them. You’ll also want GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to prevent duplicate slugs, and GET /blogs/authors plus GET /blogs/categories to properly map authors and categories.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify whether a slug is already in use. If it exists, you can either modify the slug or update the existing post with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Slug validation helps avoid broken links and SEO issues.
Yes. You can schedule posts by leveraging endpoint data and Zapier’s scheduling features. Retrieve post data with GET /blogs/posts, then apply a publish_date field or trigger a separate action to publish at a future time. Combine with emails/schedule endpoints if you need reminder automation.
Fetch authors with GET /blogs/authors and categories with GET /blogs/categories, then map their IDs to your post payloads. This keeps your content organized and ensures correct attribution and taxonomy in your publishing workflow.
We support token-based API authentication via OAuth or API keys, depending on how you configure your Zapier connection. Ensure you assign the correct scopes (including read/write permissions where needed) and securely store credentials. Regularly rotate tokens and monitor access logs for security.
Sample payloads and field mappings appear in the Zapier app documentation and the Blogs API reference. Start with a basic post payload (title, content, slug, category_ids, author_id) and expand to include SEO fields and rich media as you gain familiarity with the endpoints.
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