Access to the Blogs API requires approved credentials and an OAuth 2.0 flow. Use the scope emails/builder.readonly to read templates and builder data while you authenticate apps. Store tokens securely and rotate them on a regular cadence.
To authorize Outlook to use Blogs API, set up a client in the GHL developer portal, obtain a client ID and secret, and grant the Blogs API scopes you need. Use a secure redirect URI and refresh tokens to keep the connection alive.
Key endpoints include emails/builder, emails/schedule, blogs/posts, blogs/authors, and blogs/categories. Use these to create, schedule, and send blog emails and digest updates from Outlook.
When a new blog post is published in Blogs API, trigger an Outlook email notification to your subscriber list.
Actions: fetch templates from emails/builder, compose the email using post data, and send via Outlook using the appropriate endpoint.
Method paths: POST /blogs/posts to create, GET emails/builder to fetch templates, POST emails/builder to send.
Key fields: postId, title, slug, publishDate, author
Schedule daily or weekly digests by pulling from emails/schedule.readonly and composing a summary email.
Actions: populate body with blog highlights via POST /emails/builder/data and dispatch via POST /emails/builder; deliver through Outlook.
Method paths: GET emails/schedule, POST /emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data
Key fields: scheduleId, locationId, templateId
When a new author or category is added in Blogs API, update Outlook contact groups or mailing lists.
Actions: fetch authors and categories from blogs endpoints and map to Outlook contacts; verify changes with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Method paths: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: authorId, categoryId, contactEmail
Fast, visual setup with drag-and-drop workflows; no custom code required.
Automate repetitive tasks like blog alerts and digests without manual emails.
Unified data flow between your blog content and Outlook campaigns.
Overview of the main elements (endpoints, templates, triggers) and processes (authentication, data mapping, testing) involved in the integration.
GHL refers to the API platform used to connect Blogs API and Microsoft Outlook for automations.
An application programming interface that exposes endpoints for retrieving and sending data between Blogs API and Outlook.
OAuth 2.0 is used to securely authorize apps to access Blogs API data.
A URL-friendly identifier for blog posts used when linking content.
Create a weekly digest email in Outlook that aggregates new posts from Blogs API and sends to your list.
Set up triggers to push important posts to a dedicated Outlook folder or channel.
Send status changes or slug updates to Outlook as a daily summary.
Create API credentials in the Blogs API portal and authorize the Microsoft Outlook app to access the required scopes.
Choose endpoints like emails/builder, blogs/posts, and categories; map templates and fields for emails.
Run test emails, verify data mapping, then deploy to production with scheduled digests.
You can connect Blogs API to Microsoft Outlook by creating API credentials in the Blogs API portal and granting the Outlook app the necessary scopes. Once authorized, use the endpoints listed in the integration guide to fetch templates, create posts, and send emails. Start with a test mailbox to verify end-to-end delivery and data mapping.\nYou should also note the required scope emails/builder.readonly for reading templates and builder data, and keep tokens secure with regular renewal as part of your security posture.
For emails and blog posts you will primarily use endpoints like GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. Other endpoints such as GET blogs/authors and GET blogs/categories help populate lists and metadata for better targeting. Test each endpoint to confirm responses and data structures before wiring into Outlook templates.\nRemember to map data fields (title, publishDate, author, slug) to your Outlook email templates and digests.
No traditional coding is required for most workflows. The integration relies on no-code automations and visual builders to connect endpoints, triggers, and templates. If you need advanced logic, you can insert small custom steps, but the core flows are designed to be built using standard actions.\nUse the endpoints and templates provided to assemble emails, schedules, and data mappings without writing server code.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 to authorize Outlook to access Blogs API data. Create a client in the Blogs API portal, obtain client credentials, and configure a secure redirect URI. Store refresh tokens and rotate credentials periodically to maintain a healthy connection.\nIn production, enforce least privilege scopes and monitor token expiry to avoid service interruptions.
Yes. You can schedule blog digests to Outlook by using the emails/schedule endpoints alongside emails/builder.data to assemble content. Create a recurring workflow that builds the digest and sends it to your distribution list on a set cadence.\nTest with a small recipient group before scaling to ensure deliverability and formatting are correct.
Test the integration in a staging or sandbox mailbox first. Validate each endpoint response, data mappings, and template rendering. Use sample posts and authors to verify fields like title, slug, and publishDate appear correctly in Outlook emails.\nAfter successful tests, promote the workflow to production with appropriate monitoring and alerting.
Usage limits depend on your API plan and rate limits configured in the Blogs API. Monitor daily call counts and token lifetimes, and design batched requests where possible. Ensure the emails/builder scope aligns with your intended read/write actions to avoid permission issues.\nKeep an eye on error codes and implement retries with backoff for resilient integrations.
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