Establish a secure connection to the Blogs API using OAuth or an API key to grant the necessary read/write permissions within GHL.
Configure Zapier to securely store and use the Blogs API credentials, then run a test to verify the connection is live.
Key endpoints covered include: GET /blogs/posts (list), POST /blogs/posts (create), PUT /blogs/posts/:postId (update), GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (slug check), GET /blogs/categories (list), GET /blogs/authors (list).
Trigger: a new post is published in your CMS. Action: create the post in Blogs via POST /blogs/posts; optionally check slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before create.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug uniqueness, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId, status
Trigger: on demand pull of reference data for categorization and author metadata to enrich posts.
Actions: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to populate dropdowns and mappings in Zapier.
GET /blogs/categories
Requires read permissions; no complex payload for simple fetch
Trigger: CMS edits to a post. Action: update the post in Blogs via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; optionally recheck slug if changed.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST /blogs/posts can be used for re‑creation if needed; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug integrity.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Automate publishing, cross‑posting, and content scheduling without writing a line of code.
Turn CMS changes into immediate Zapier actions, saving time and reducing errors.
Maintain consistency across platforms using real‑time API endpoints and mappings.
This glossary covers APIs, endpoints, authentication, data mapping, and the data flow between GHL, Blogs API, and Zapier.
An application programming interface that defines how software components communicate over a network.
A specific URL path in an API used to perform an operation, such as retrieving posts or updating a post.
A URL‑friendly version of a post title used in web addresses and slug checks.
An authorization framework that allows secure access to APIs without sharing credentials.
Create a Zap that triggers on new CMS posts and automatically publishes to connected social platforms using the Blogs API.
Pull latest posts and fill a shared calendar, keeping teams aligned on publishing timelines.
When an author profile changes in your CMS, push updates to GHL via the Blogs API to keep bios current.
In Zapier, select Blogs API under the App Connector and authorize the connection using your GHL credentials.
Choose a trigger such as New Blog Post to start your workflow and map fields accordingly.
Map title, content, slug, category, and author; run a test to verify the data flow to Blogs API.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no‑code interface to map fields and configure triggers and actions. You’ll authenticate once, then build workflows using prebuilt steps. If you are comfortable with basic JSON or field mappings, you can customize recipes even further.
For basic posting, you’ll use POST /blogs/posts to create posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs. You can also update posts with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId as needed.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before creating or updating a post. This helps prevent conflicts and maintains clean URLs for your posts.
Yes. The API exposes GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to retrieve categories and author details, which you can incorporate into your post creation workflows.
We support API key and OAuth authentication depending on your setup. Configure the appropriate method in GHL and securely store credentials in Zapier’s connection settings.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the Blogs API tier. Plan for bursts during high‑volume publishing and stagger requests if you approach limits. Implement retries with exponential backoff where possible.
Due to high volume, we will be upgrading our server soon!
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