Use your GHL developer credentials to authenticate API requests. This integration supports secure access to Blogs API with the scope examples like emails/builder.readonly. Your setup should grant appropriate scopes for the endpoints you plan to use.
In Zapier, create a connection using your GHL account credentials and your Blogs API credentials. Zapier stores these securely and uses them to authorize requests to the blogs endpoints.
Key endpoints used in this integration include: GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: a new content item becomes available in your source (CMS, editor, or database) and you want to publish a post in Blogs API.
Actions: create a post with POST /blogs/posts, update with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and check slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, categories, authorId
Trigger: when a new category or author is added or updated in Blogs API and you want to reflect those changes in Zapier.
Actions: read categories and authors with GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors.
GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
categoryId, authorId, name
Trigger: updates in your content system require post updates in Blogs API; handle via the update path.
Actions: update a post with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; check slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; optionally adjust status or metadata.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, status
Build powerful automations without writing code using drag and drop triggers and actions.
Synchronize content across tools such as CMS, email, and social channels to save time.
Keep data consistent with real time or near real time updates across platforms.
This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, actions, methods, and fields used to connect GHL APIs to the Zapier App Connector. Understanding these terms helps you map data correctly.
A set of rules that allow software to communicate with another program over a network.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function or returns data.
A URL endpoint that receives real time notifications when an event occurs.
A URL friendly version of a string used in post URLs.
Automatically create and publish blog posts from your content calendar items using the Blogs API.
Push finished drafts to your CMS, email newsletters, and social channels via Zapier.
Automatically update posts when status or metadata changes in your external tools.
Create and verify your connection in Zapier; securely connect to Blogs API using OAuth or API keys.
Choose triggers such as New Post or Post Updated in Blogs API and map fields.
Map the GHL fields to Blogs API fields, run tests, and troubleshoot mappings.
No code is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual builder to connect triggers and actions between Blogs API and your apps. You can assemble workflows using drag and drop components without writing code. If you need custom logic beyond the built in actions, you can create additional Zaps or use webhooks to extend the workflow. This makes it easy to start with simple automations and grow to complex sequences as needed.
For basic posting you will typically use POST /blogs/posts to create new posts. You can ensure slug uniqueness by calling GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creation. To update an existing post, use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and map the post identifier in Zapier. These steps cover the core publishing workflow without writing code.
Yes, you can update posts via Zapier. Use the PUT /blogs/posts/:postId endpoint to modify title, content, slug, or metadata. Map the postId from your trigger or previous step to ensure the correct post is updated. This enables editing and refinement as part of your automation.
Slug conflicts are common when multiple authors publish similar content. Use the slug existence check GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creating a post. If the slug already exists, modify the slug in your Zap mapping or use the response to generate a unique slug. This helps prevent duplicate URLs and preserves SEO readability.
Authentication is handled securely through OAuth or API keys in Zapier. Credentials are stored securely by Zapier and are never exposed in normal logs. Ensure you use the most appropriate authentication method supported by the Blogs API and limit scopes to the minimum required for your workflow.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. When building automations, monitor responses for rate limit errors and consider pacing requests or batching updates in Zapier. If you anticipate high volume, plan your workflow to spread requests over time.
API docs for the Blogs API are available in the GHL developer portal. The docs describe authentication, endpoint behavior, field mappings, and example payloads to help you design and test your automations. Use the docs to supplement the guidance in this page as you build your workflows.
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