Securely access the Blogs API by using either an API key or OAuth 2.0 credentials provided in your GHL account. Keep credentials private and rotate them regularly.
Connect Zapier App Connector securely by linking your GHL account within the Zapier connection settings. Use OAuth 2.0 where available or token-based authentication as configured.
– GET /blogs/posts (list posts) – POST /blogs/posts (create post) – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId (update post) – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (check slug) – GET /blogs/categories (list categories) – GET /blogs/authors (list authors) – GET /blogs/posts (read posts)
Trigger: New blog post published in Blogs API
Actions: Create or update a post in your destination app using POST /blogs/posts and validate the slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryIds
Trigger: Blog post is updated in Blogs API
Actions: Update the post in the destination with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; ensure slug consistency
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: A category or author is added or updated in Blogs API.
Actions: Use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to sync references and map to your app workflow.
GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
categoryId, name; authorId, name
No-code automation lets you connect Blogs API and Zapier App Connector without writing a line of code.
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Centralized workflow design that scales with your publishing needs.
A quick glossary of essential terms and processes used throughout this guide to help you build reliable GHL–Zapier workflows.
A single article published on your blog, including metadata such as title, slug, author, and content.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title used in the post URL.
A specific URL path that exposes an operation in the API.
The process of verifying identity to access GHL APIs and connected apps like Zapier.
A short video walking through authenticating, selecting endpoints, and creating a simple publish workflow between Blogs API and Zapier App Connector.
A practical, printable checklist covering authentication, mapping fields, testing, and deployment steps.
Three real-world scenarios showing how to automate posting, updating, and categorizing blog content across platforms.
Obtain your GHL API credentials and authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your Blogs data.
Map blog post fields (title, content, slug, author, categories) to your Zapier actions and triggers.
Run a test, verify data flows correctly, and turn on your workflow for automated publishing.
The Blogs API supports API Key authentication and OAuth 2.0. For most Zapier integrations, generating a long-lived API key from your GHL dashboard is sufficient. Ensure the key is kept secure and scoped to the minimal permissions needed. If you prefer OAuth, follow the GHL docs to grant access to your Zapier app and refresh tokens as needed.
Primary endpoints for publishing workflows include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update posts, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to avoid slug duplicates. For metadata like categories and authors, use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to surface reference data for mapping.
Yes. Use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update an existing post when changes occur in your source system. Be sure to pass the postId and the fields you want to update (title, content, slug) to keep data in sync. Test updates carefully to avoid overwriting unintended fields.
Slug conflicts occur when two posts share the same slug. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists prior to creation to reserve or modify a slug. Implement a slug generation rule in your Zapier mapping to ensure uniqueness before sending a POST request.
Common errors include authentication failures, missing required fields, and rate-limit responses. Implement exponential backoff retries for transient errors, verify credentials, and ensure required fields (title, content) are present before calls. Monitor API responses for actionable retry guidance.
Yes. You can map categories and authors from Blogs API to your destination app by retrieving lists via GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors and then linking the IDs or names in your Zapier actions. This ensures consistent taxonomy across platforms.
Rate limits vary by plan and endpoint. Plan your workflow with batching and selective polling, and implement retry logic with backoff. If you anticipate higher traffic, consider an elevated plan or endpoint-specific limits from your GHL account.
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