Access to the Blogs API requires a secure OAuth token scoped to blog operations. Obtain the token via your GHL developer console and store it in the connector for reuse across runs.
Excel does not require separate credentials beyond the connector’s OAuth token. The app securely stores and renews tokens, so you can focus on mapping fields.
– GET /blogs/posts – Retrieve posts and status – POST /blogs/posts – Create a new post – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – Update an existing post – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – Check if a slug is available – GET /blogs/categories – List blog categories – GET /blogs/authors – List authors
Trigger: A new row is added to the Posts sheet in Excel; fields like Title, Content, Slug are ready to publish.
Actions: Create post (POST /blogs/posts); Update post if the row is modified (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId); Optional: set category and author fields.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, status, category_id, author_id
Trigger: Add or update a category name in Excel; keep mapping to category_id.
Actions: List categories (GET /blogs/categories) to map IDs; assign category_id when creating or updating posts.
GET /blogs/categories
Fields: category_name, category_id
Trigger: An author is selected or changed in your Excel sheet.
Actions: List authors (GET /blogs/authors) and assign author_id when posting; or update to change author.
POST /blogs/posts
Fields: author_id, title, content
Eliminate manual copy-paste by driving posts directly from spreadsheet data.
Keep editorial calendars in Excel while publishing to your blog with a single click.
Improve consistency, accuracy, and time-to-publish with automated workflows.
This section defines the core elements and processes: API endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, mapping fields, and error handling.
Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that allows two apps to talk to each other.
Specific URLs in Blogs API that perform actions like creating posts or fetching categories.
Process to verify identity and grant access to API resources, such as OAuth tokens.
URL-friendly identifier used in blog post URLs and routing.
Map your spreadsheet columns to blog fields (Title, Content, Slug, Tags) and push drafts to Blogs API with a single click.
Schedule posts by setting publish dates in Excel and triggering publishes through the Blogs API.
Automatically assign tags and authors based on Excel columns to streamline taxonomy and attribution.
Open the Zapier App Connector, add a new connection for Blogs API, and authorize access with the token generated in your GHL account.
Select your workbook, choose the Posts sheet, and map columns to title, content, slug, category, and author.
Run a test, verify data is correct, then enable the workflow for ongoing automation.
No coding is required thanks to the Zapier App Connector; you configure the trigger and actions in a visual editor. If you have minor scripting needs, you can still customize field mappings with advanced options. The connector handles token storage and renewal for a smooth, code-free experience. For developers who want extra control, you can augment mappings with custom fields or conditional logic within the Zapier workflow.
To publish posts, you typically use POST /blogs/posts to create new entries. You can also retrieve existing posts with GET /blogs/posts to verify status before updating. If you need to publish updates or rework content, use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to modify the existing post.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check whether a slug already exists before publishing. If the slug is taken, adjust it in your Excel sheet or allow the connector to generate a unique slug. Maintaining unique slugs helps preserve clean URLs and prevents content conflicts.
Yes. You can map author_id from your Excel sheet to the Blogs API post. Start by listing authors with GET /blogs/authors to obtain IDs, then include author_id in your post creation payload. This makes author routing seamless and ensures proper attribution in your blog system.
Authentication is managed by the Zapier App Connector and your GHL account. You’ll connect Blogs API within the connector, which stores and renews tokens securely. Your app experience remains token-driven without manual credential management. If tokens expire, the connector automatically re-authenticates to keep workflows running.
Test the integration by running a dry run in your Zap or workflow. Review the payloads and responses, then adjust field mappings as needed. Once everything matches your sheet structure, enable the workflow for live use. Keep an eye on error messages and validate data integrity after each change.
If you encounter API rate limits, stagger requests, implement small delays, or batch updates where possible. Upgrading your plan or using multi-step workflows can help distribute requests over time. Always implement retry logic with backoff to maintain reliability.
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