Blogs API authentication is performed with a secure API key and OAuth scopes. Follow these steps to generate credentials in your GHL account and grant access to Niceboard.
To authorize Niceboard, connect your GHL account and approve the requested scopes so the Blogs API can be used to create, read, update, and delete blog content.
Blogs endpoints include: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors. Email endpoints like GET emails/builder and POST emails/builder data can also be leveraged for related content workflows. Use the endpoints that fit your Niceboard content strategy.
Trigger: A new post is created or updated in Niceboard and you publish it via the Blogs API.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create a new post with title, content, slug, category, and author; map fields from Niceboard to the Blogs API payload.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId, status
Trigger: A blog post is edited in Niceboard and changes should be pushed to Blogs API.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update fields like content and slug; ensure slug consistency with SEO.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: authors or categories change in Blogs API to reflect in Niceboard.
Actions: GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories; map to Niceboard author and category fields.
GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: authorId, categoryId
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This glossary covers the main elements and processes involved in connecting Blogs API with Niceboard in a no-code workflow.
The method used to prove identity to the GHL API and grant access to specific endpoints.
A URL-friendly string used to identify a blog post in the system.
A specific API route you can call to perform an action, such as GET /blogs/posts.
A listener that triggers when data changes in an external service, enabling real-time updates.
Push new Blogs API posts to Niceboard channels as soon as they are published.
Automatically generate or sync slugs, meta descriptions, and keywords.
Track performance metrics from both platforms to guide future posts.
Generate an API key for Blogs API and authorize Niceboard in your GHL app settings.
In Zapier App Connector, select the Blogs API endpoints you’ll use and map fields to Niceboard data.
Run a test to ensure data flows and then activate the integration.
No coding is required to connect Blogs API to Niceboard when using the Zapier App Connector. The setup is drag-and-drop, with field mapping guiding how data moves between systems. If you’re already using Niceboard for publishing, you can leverage the built-in actions to push content to Blogs API instantly. If you do encounter a limitation, you can layer in additional steps or use webhooks for real-time updates. In cases where complex transformations are needed, you can still achieve them through Zapier’s built-in formatter and conditional logic, keeping the workflow entirely code-free while delivering the desired results.
You’ll typically start with endpoints for creating and updating posts: POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. These cover the core publishing workflow and content edits. For accurate metadata, you may also pull authors and categories with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to map to Niceboard fields. Optional endpoint checks like GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists help maintain clean URLs. If your workflow requires scheduling or posting an updated draft, you can integrate emails or scheduling endpoints to trigger content delivery at specific times.
Authentication is handled through a secure API key and OAuth scopes configured in your GHL account. You’ll authorize Niceboard to access the Blogs API and grant the minimum required permissions. After authorization, you’ll select the appropriate scopes in the App Connector to enable the specific actions you need, such as creating posts or updating existing ones. If you need to refresh credentials, simply re-authenticate in the GHL integration settings and re-map any changed fields in Zapier to maintain a seamless connection.
Yes. You can sync existing posts and their metadata by reading from Blogs API endpoints and pushing updates to Niceboard. Use GET /blogs/posts to retrieve current posts, then map and upsert into Niceboard using POST or PUT as needed. You can also synchronize authors and categories to ensure metadata stays consistent across platforms. For historical posts, consider a batch this or a scheduled run in Zapier to gradually synchronize the data without overwhelming either system.
Rate limits and quotas vary by endpoint. In general, expect standard API rate limits for reads and writes, with higher limits for bulk or batched operations. Always implement retry logic and backoff in your workflows to handle temporary limits gracefully. If you anticipate heavy usage, contact support to discuss tailored limits for your integration.
Testing is done in the Zapier App Connector sandbox before going live. Run a few test scenarios: create a post, update a post, and fetch authors or categories to verify field mappings. Check responses and logs for any errors and adjust mappings accordingly. Once testing passes consistently, activate the integration.
Logs for troubleshooting are accessible in the Zapier task history and GHL integration logs. Review failed requests, status codes, and error messages to pinpoint issues. If you see recurring problems, verify credentials, endpoint paths, and field mappings. You can also enable verbose logging temporarily to capture more details for debugging.
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