To use the Blogs API, you’ll authorize your Motion-io app to access your GHL account with OAuth and API keys. Request the necessary scopes for blog management and ensure credentials are stored securely.
After you grant access, store tokens securely in Motion-io; rotate credentials periodically and use refresh tokens as needed to maintain uninterrupted access.
GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger when a new draft is created in Motion-io
Actions: create or update a post in the GHL Blogs API; push content, set slug, and publish status.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author, published_at, tags
Trigger: when a new author is added in Motion-io to update GHL
Actions: create or update blogs/authors in GHL via the appropriate endpoints
GET /blogs/authors
author_id, name, bio, avatar
Trigger: when a post draft is created to validate slug and category
Actions: check slug availability via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; set category via GET /blogs/categories; update post accordingly
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
title, slug, category_id
No-code automation saves time by connecting Motion-io with GHL without custom development.
Easily map fields between platforms to ensure content consistency across systems.
Scalability with triggers, logs, and built-in error handling for reliable workflows.
A quick glossary of terms used in this guide and how they relate to GHL, blogs, and Motion-io integration.
A specific URL and HTTP method that performs an action or retrieves data in an API.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from a post title.
A standard protocol for authorization that grants access to apps without sharing passwords.
A method for one app to notify another when an event occurs.
Automatically push drafted posts from Motion-io to GHL to publish on schedule.
enrich content with metadata and categories via endpoints.
Share performance data between platforms to optimize publishing.
Create a developer app in GHL, request the Blogs API scopes, and authorize Motion-io to access your GHL data.
Choose endpoints from the list and map Motion-io fields to GHL payloads.
Run tests, verify logs, and adjust mappings before going live.
The Blogs API endpoints include creating, updating, retrieving posts, authors, categories, and slug checks. The full endpoint list spans blog actions like POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, among others. You can reference the ENDPOINTLIST field for a complete set. This lets you tailor your Motion-io workflows to publish, update, or organize content directly in GHL. The integration emphasizes no-code automation and clear mappings between Motion-io content fields and GHL payloads.
No heavy coding is required. By using the Zapier App Connector and the provided endpoints, you can connect Motion-io to the Blogs API with point-and-click mapping and trigger-based workflows. If you do need advanced logic, you can add simple JavaScript or Python steps in the Zapier workflow, but most of the heavy lifting happens through endpoint calls and field mappings.
Authentication uses OAuth for secure access to GHL resources and API keys where appropriate. After you authorize, Motion-io should store tokens securely and refresh them before expiry. Ensure your app requests the correct scopes for blog-related endpoints (for example, posting, retrieving authors, and slug checks).
Common errors include expired tokens, insufficient scopes, and mismatched field mappings. Implement retries with exponential backoff and log error responses. Use webhooks when available to receive real-time failure alerts and to requeue failed operations.
Yes. The integration supports multi-author and multi-category workflows by using endpoints like GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories and by mapping author and category fields in your post payloads. You can create or update multiple records in a single workflow with batch operations where supported.
Test in a staging or sandbox environment by creating sample posts and authors, then monitor the logs for successful payloads and errors. Validate slug creation, category assignment, and publish status before moving to production.
Logs can be viewed in the Zapier App Connector dashboard and in Motion-io’s activity logs. Set up alerting on failed runs and regularly review data mappings to ensure ongoing accuracy.
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