Authenticate with OAuth2 to access the Blogs API. Use your GHL developer credentials and grant the Paperless Parts app the configured scope (emails/builder.readonly). Store tokens securely and rotate them according to your security policy.
Authorize Paperless Parts to access your Blogs API data. Configure the app’s redirect URLs, handle token exchange, and securely store access credentials for ongoing integrations.
GET emails/builder; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET emails/schedule; GET emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId
Trigger: When a new document or article is created in Paperless Parts
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to publish; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to reserve slug
Method paths: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: title, content, excerpt, slug, author, category, publishDate
Trigger: New category or new author in Paperless Parts
Actions: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to pull metadata; map to Paperless Parts; update as needed
Method paths: GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: categoryName, authorName, slug
Trigger: Draft or updated post in Paperless Parts
Actions: Update or create blog posts with SEO fields via POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; check slug exists first
Method paths: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: title, slug, seoMeta, excerpt, keywords
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Overview of elements and processes to connect GHL Blogs API with Paperless Parts
Application Programming Interface that lets two applications talk to each other.
A specific URL and method in an API to perform an action.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post.
A callback URL that gets triggered by an event.
When new Paperless Parts docs are added, automatically publish a blog post via POST /blogs/posts.
Pull in categories/authors from GHL and map to Paperless Parts.
Update title/slug/excerpt using the endpoints to keep posts fresh and optimized.
Obtain OAuth tokens and configure scope: emails/builder.readonly.
Define mapping for title, content, slug, author, and categories.
Run tests and monitor logs, then switch to live mode.
To authenticate, generate OAuth tokens from your GHL developer console and grant the Paperless Parts app access with scope emails/builder.readonly. Store the token securely and rotate regularly. Use the token in Authorization headers for API requests and refresh before expiry. Ensure your redirect URLs are correctly configured in the GHL app settings.
Publishing posts requires POST /blogs/posts to create new posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure slug uniqueness and prevent conflicts. You may also fetch existing posts with GET /blogs/posts to retrieve IDs and current states.
Syncing authors and categories can be done by calling GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to pull metadata, then mapping these values into Paperless Parts. Schedule periodic refreshes or trigger-based syncs to keep taxonomy aligned.
Update existing posts with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, providing revised content and metadata as needed. If you change a slug, verify with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and adjust accordingly to avoid duplicates.
Slug conflicts occur when two posts share the same slug. Check via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; if exists, append a unique suffix or use the post ID as part of the slug. Maintain SEO continuity by updating canonical references accordingly.
APIs are rate-limited. Implement exponential backoff and retries for 429 responses, and monitor quota usage. In middleware like Zapier, respect configured retry delays and throttle requests to stay within limits.
Enable logging in both Paperless Parts and GHL for requests, responses, timestamps, and IDs. Review integration dashboards or webhooks to monitor success/failure events and diagnose issues quickly.
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