Authenticate to the GHL Blogs API using your API key or OAuth credentials. Ensure the access scope includes blog reading and writing so Zapier can fetch posts, categories, and authors.
Zapier handles OAuth2 or API key authentication for the GHL integration. Save your credentials securely and grant the app the minimum required permissions.
Blog endpoints used in this integration include: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors.
Trigger: When a new blog post is published in GHL, Zapier can create a Paperform entry with the post data.
Actions: Create a corresponding Paperform form entry, including title, excerpt, slug, and author.
POST /blogs/posts
title, slug, excerpt, content, author, categories
Trigger: If a blog post is updated in GHL, Zapier can update the related Paperform entry.
Actions: Update Paperform fields to reflect changes in title, content, or status.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
title, content, status, categories
Trigger: When slug validation occurs or a new author is assigned.
Actions: Validate slug uniqueness and fetch author metadata for Paperform forms.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, postId, author
Create, test, and run automations between GHL and Paperform using Zapier without writing code.
Leverage triggers and actions to sync content, metadata, and categories automatically.
Scale workflows with reusable templates and team collaboration.
A concise glossary of terms used in this integration, including GHL, API endpoints, slugs, and OAuth.
GHL refers to the GHL platform API used for workflows and data access.
URIs and HTTP methods that expose GHL resources to apps like Zapier.
A secure authorization framework that lets apps access GHL data on your behalf.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post used for routing and lookup.
Automatically push a blog summary or excerpt into a Paperform form for lead capture.
Sync title, slug, and metadata to Paperform fields on updates.
Pull categories and author data into Paperform for smarter forms.
Obtain an API key with the necessary scopes for blogs data (e.g., blogs.read, blogs.write).
In Zapier, choose GHL as the app, connect your account, and select blog-related triggers.
Map blog data to Paperform fields, run a test, and enable the Zap.
No coding is required to connect GHL to Zapier App Connector. You use Zapier to map data between the GHL Blogs API and Paperform, set up triggers, and define actions. This is a no-code workflow designed for rapid setup. If you are new to Zapier, start with a simple trigger (New Blog Post) and a single action (Create Paperform entry) to validate the flow before expanding.
Typical blogging automation uses endpoints like GET /blogs/posts to fetch posts, POST /blogs/posts to create, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure slug uniqueness. Additional endpoints for categories and authors help enrich Paperform fields. These building blocks let you automate publishing, editing, and categorization without manual steps.
Authentication is performed via OAuth2 or API keys, managed by Zapier. Credentials are stored securely by Zapier and transmitted over TLS. Best practices include using the least-privilege scopes, rotating keys periodically, and auditing access to protect your data.
Yes. Zapier’s test mode lets you simulate triggers and actions with sample data. Use a sandbox or test blog posts to verify mappings and flow logic. Once the test passes, switch from test to live and monitor initial runs closely to catch any edge cases.
You can map core blog fields like title, slug, excerpt, content, author, and categories to corresponding Paperform fields. You can also map metadata such as publish date and status when needed. This allows Paperform to reflect your blog data accurately in forms and responses.
Slug conflicts are avoided by checking slug existence before creation using the slug-exists endpoint. If a conflict is detected, you can auto-generate a unique slug (for example, by appending the postId or a timestamp) to ensure clean routing.
API rate limits and quotas are documented in the GHL API docs and on the Zapier integration page. If you approach limits, consider batching requests, staggering triggers, or upgrading your plan to increase quotas.
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