Authenticate with GHL using OAuth 2.0 and an API key for Blogs API. Your app will request the scope emails/builder.readonly and use secure tokens to authorize requests to endpoints like GET emails/builder and POST blogs/posts.
Redtail CRM authenticates via the same OAuth flow, allowing Blogs API to read and write data into Redtail CRM fields and notes without exposing credentials.
Core endpoints you’ll use include: GET emails/builder, POST /emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, GET /emails/schedule, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and related blog endpoints for creating, updating, and retrieving posts. These form the building blocks for content-driven CRM workflows.
Trigger: when a new blog post is created in Blogs API, automatically create a Redtail CRM note or task.
Actions: create a CRM note, attach post metadata, and optionally schedule a follow‑up email.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, slug, content, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: when a blog post is updated in Blogs API, push updated metadata to Redtail CRM.
Actions: update contact/lead fields with post data; log changes.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Fields: postId, title, slug, status, lastModified
Trigger: a new post is published triggers alerts in Redtail CRM
Actions: create tasks, assign owners, and notify via Redtail CRM workflows
POST /blogs/posts
Fields: postId, title, alertLevel, assignedTo
Faster, no‑code workflows that move blog content into CRM and email sequences.
Automations run without developers, reducing time to value.
Scalable triggers and actions that grow with your audience.
This section covers API, endpoints, authentication, data mapping, webhooks, and error handling used in the Blogs API + Redtail CRM integration.
Application Programming Interface – a set of rules that lets software applications communicate and exchange data.
A callback mechanism that notifies your system when a specified event occurs in an integrated app.
Authorization framework that grants access to APIs without sharing user credentials.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from a post title used in endpoints and link paths.
Automatically generate a welcome blog post and send it to the new contact via email using Blogs API.
Create CRM tasks or notes from high‑performing blog posts to keep the sales team aligned.
Send a weekly digest of new posts to Redtail CRM contacts as a summary.
Register your application in GHL, obtain API keys, and authorize the Blogs API with scope emails/builder.readonly.
Choose endpoints from the list (e.g., GET emails/builder, POST blogs/posts) and map fields to Redtail CRM.
Run end‑to‑end tests in a sandbox, verify data flows, and set up monitoring and alerts.
Blogs API is a developer-friendly interface that lets you create, manage, and publish blog content and its related assets from external apps. When connected to Redtail CRM via GHL, you can automatically push new posts, sync metadata, and trigger CRM actions without coding.
No bespoke coding is required if you use the built-in workflows and endpoints. The setup relies on standard REST calls and OAuth. For more complex logic, you can extend with custom actions in automation stacks, but coding is not mandatory.
Key endpoints include GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/categories, and GET /blogs/authors. Also useful are GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and GET /blogs/posts for fetching data and ensuring unique slugs.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 with an API key from the GHL developer portal. You’ll authorize your app to access endpoints in your chosen scope. Always store tokens securely and rotate them regularly.
Yes. You can map blog fields such as title, slug, authorId, categoryId, and content to corresponding Redtail CRM fields. Set up data mappings in your workflow to keep records in sync.
Endpoint quotas depend on your GHL plan and the API rate limits configured for your app. Monitor limits and implement backoff to avoid throttling.
Common issues include invalid tokens, missing scopes, or mismatched field mappings. Verify Authorization headers, ensure the emails/builder.readonly scope is granted, and confirm endpoint paths align with your CRM data schema.
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