How to Connect Pic-Time to Blogs API

Connecting Blogs API with Pic-Time: A practical, no-code approach

Step-by-step guide to linking Blogs API with Pic-Time

Learn how the Blogs API (GHL) and Pic-Time work together to automate email campaigns, schedule blog updates, and publish content without code.

Authentication for Blogs API

To use the Blogs API from Pic-Time, obtain an API key and configure scopes such as emails/builder.readonly to enable read access for templates, posts, and emails.

Authentication for Pic-Time

Authorize Pic-Time to access the Blogs API by linking your GHL account in the Zapier app connector, ensuring the necessary scope is granted for the integration.

GHL Blogs API Endpoints Used

Key endpoints include: GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST /emails/builder/data, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and more. These endpoints enable templates, schedules, posts, and content management across Pic-Time workflows.

Top 3 Connections Between Blogs API and Pic-Time

1) Auto-publish and notify

When a new blog post is published in Pic-Time, automatically create or update a corresponding email draft in the Blogs API to notify subscribers.

Actions: pull templates via GET emails/builder, publish posts via POST /blogs/posts, and send emails via the builder endpoint.

Method path: POST /blogs/posts to publish; POST /emails/builder/data to populate emails; GET emails/builder to select templates.

Key fields: postId, title, slug, content, author, publishDate

Top 3 Connections Between Blogs API and Pic-Time

2) Update-driven campaigns

Trigger campaigns when a Pic-Time post is updated using blogs/post-update.write.

Actions: update email content, reschedule campaigns, and push changes using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and POST /emails/builder.

Method path: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST /emails/builder; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists for validation.

Key fields: postId, status, updateTime, slug

Top 3 Connections Between Blogs API and Pic-Time

3) Slug validation and ready-to-publish checks

Before publishing, verify the blog slug exists and is ready using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.

Actions: confirm readiness, schedule, and publish via POST /blogs/posts and trigger emails via POST /emails/builder/data.

Method path: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; POST /blogs/posts

Key fields: slug, title, readyFlag, publishDate

No-code Benefits of Connecting Blogs API with Pic-Time

Automate routine tasks with drag-and-drop workflows in Zapier, no coding required.

Sync blog posts and images from Pic-Time into your campaigns instantly.

Trigger personalized emails based on blog activity and engagement data.

Key Terms and Glossary

This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields you will encounter when integrating GHL with Pic-Time.

API Endpoint

A specific URL in the GHL API used to perform a task, such as retrieving emails or posting a blog.

Trigger

An event in Pic-Time or GHL that starts an automated workflow, such as a new blog post published.

Action

An operation performed by Zapier to modify data or start a workflow, such as POST/PUT calls to endpoints.

Workflow

A series of automated steps that connect Pic-Time and the Blogs API to achieve a business goal.

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3 Creative Ideas for Connecting Blogs API with Pic-Time

Idea 1: Automated post announcements to subscribers

Publish a new Pic-Time blog post and automatically send a tailored email to subscribers via the Blogs API.

Idea 2: Update alerts for new comments

Notify your list when readers leave comments on a blog published in Pic-Time, using real-time triggers.

Idea 3: Weekly roundup with best posts

Generate a weekly digest from Pic-Time posts and deliver via email campaigns using the Blogs API.

3 Steps to Connect Blogs API with Pic-Time

Step 1: Gather credentials

Collect your API key, create a Zapier connection, and authorize the app.

Step 2: Configure endpoints and scopes

Select the needed endpoints (e.g., blogs, emails) and set scopes like emails/builder.readonly.

Step 3: Test and deploy

Run test triggers and actions, verify data flow, then enable the Zap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blogs API and how does it connect to Pic-Time?

The Blogs API provides programmatic access to blog-related data and emails in GHL. By connecting Pic-Time, you can automate workflows that pull content, schedule posts, and trigger emails. This enables seamless content distribution without manual steps.

Common endpoints include GET emails/builder, GET emails/schedule, POST blogs/posts, and PUT blogs/posts/:postId. These allow reading templates, scheduling campaigns, and updating posts from Pic-Time.

No coding is required if you use Zapier’s visual workflow builder. You can map triggers to actions and test flows with sample data. Advanced users can use custom code steps.

Yes. You can publish new posts, update existing posts, and trigger emails or campaigns automatically when content changes.

You will typically need an API key from GHL with appropriate scopes. In Pic-Time, you authorize the connection in Zapier to grant access to the chosen endpoints.

Use Zapier’s test feature to run sample triggers. Check the data between Pic-Time and GHL, confirm that posts and emails are created as expected.

Documentation is available in the GHL developer portal and the Pic-Time integration guide. Generate and store keys securely.

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Get Contact
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Search by email, phone, or ID
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Edit existing notes
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View unavailable time slots
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Edit appointment notes
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Get Email by ID
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List Snapshots
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List Campaigns
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List Locations
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List Custom Fields
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Get Company
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Find Associations
Search associations
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Get Association
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Get Association Key
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Get Association by Keys
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Get Relations by Record
List record relations
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Check Blog URL Slug
Verify slug availability
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Get Blog Authors
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Get Blog Categories
List blog categories
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Get Blog Posts
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Get Blogs by Location
List location blogs
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Find Location by ID
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Create Location
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Create Association
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Update Association
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Delete Association
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Create Relation
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Delete Relation
Remove record relation
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Create Blog Post
Publish new blog post
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Update Blog Post
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