To use the Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector, generate credentials from your GHL dashboard and store them securely in Zapier. Use OAuth 2.0 where supported, or API keys provided by your GHL account.
Zapier App Connector authenticates with your GHL account using OAuth tokens or API keys. Ensure the connected account has access to the Blogs API endpoints you plan to call.
– GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/categories (list categories) – GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/authors (list authors) – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (slug existence check) – POST /blogs/posts (create a new blog post) – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId (update an existing post) – POST /blogs/posts (duplicate for create, if needed in your flow) – GET /blogs/posts (list or retrieve posts) – GET /blogs/posts (slug and metadata retrieval if supported) – GET /blogs/check-slug.readonly (check slug accessibility) – GET /blogs/categories (alternative category fetch) – GET /blogs/posts (fetch posts for review)
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create the post; set initial status (draft/published) and attach form data as title, content, and metadata.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, category_id, author_id, slug, featured_image
Trigger: Form submissions or external CMS edits indicate post updates.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update content, metadata, or slug; refresh SEO fields if provided.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, category_id
Trigger: User provides a slug; verify availability and fetch related metadata.
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to confirm slug; if needed, fetch or set related metadata.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate content creation and updates without writing code.
Keep your WordPress blog fresh by syncing posts from forms and other apps.
Speed up publishing workflows with ready-made triggers and actions.
Understanding core elements and how they interact: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields in the Blogs API and Zapier App Connector.
A piece of content published on your WordPress site, created or updated via the Blogs API.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title, used to reference posts in the API and URLs.
A specific URL used to perform a defined action with the GHL Blogs API (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
Methods to verify identity (API keys, OAuth) when calling endpoints.
Capture PlanSo form entries and automatically publish as WordPress blog posts via the Blogs API.
Use triggers to pull updates and refresh post content or metadata through the API.
Leverage the slug existence check to generate SEO-friendly slugs and improve indexing.
Connect your Blogs API in Zapier App Connector by adding your API key or OAuth credentials.
Select the Blogs API endpoints you need (e.g., create or update posts, slug checks).
Configure triggers and actions in Zapier to automate WordPress posting.
To connect Blogs API with the Zapier App Connector, start by creating a new connection in Zapier and selecting Blogs API. Enter your API key or complete the OAuth flow as prompted by your GHL account. Test the connection to ensure access to the required endpoints. Next, configure your Zap with a trigger (for example, a new PlanSo form submission) and an action (such as creating a blog post). If you encounter permission errors, verify that your API key has the required scopes (e.g., blogs/post.write, blogs/posts) and that the associated user has access to the blogs data you intend to manage.
The integration supports API keys and OAuth, depending on what your GHL account and the Blogs API offer. For high-trust automations, OAuth provides token-based security with refresh capabilities. API keys are straightforward for trusted environments. In both cases, keep credentials secure and rotate them periodically. When configuring in Zapier, choose the appropriate authentication method for each connection to ensure ongoing access to endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Commonly used endpoints for publishing include POST /blogs/posts to create new posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing ones. If you need to avoid slug collisions, use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before publishing. For categorization, GET /blogs/categories helps you fetch available categories to assign during post creation.
Yes. Use the update endpoint PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to modify title, content, or metadata of an existing post. You can trigger updates from PlanSo form changes or other connected apps. After updating, you may choose to republish or refresh SEO-related fields as needed.
Use the slug check endpoint GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists or the plural equivalent to determine if a slug is already in use. If the slug exists, you can generate an alternative slug or modify the title to create a unique slug before publishing.
No coding is required for most common automations. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to connect PlanSo forms, the Blogs API endpoints, and your WordPress site. You can set triggers, actions, and data mappings without writing scripts.
Explore sample Zaps and templates in Zapier’s library, and use the endpoint descriptions in this guide to tailor workflows. You can also combine multiple endpoints (e.g., slug checks with post creation) to create robust publishing pipelines.
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