Use your GHL API credentials with the required scopes to authorize requests to the Blogs API endpoints used by the Zapier App Connector. Safeguard tokens, rotate regularly, and store them securely in your integration settings. The scope shown for this workflow is emails/builder.readonly, so ensure your credentials grant the minimum necessary permissions.
In Zapier, create a connection for Blogs API and follow the prompts to authorize access. Depending on your setup, OAuth 2.0 or API keys may be used. Always verify scopes and test the connection after configuration.
Common endpoints for Blogs API via the Zapier App Connector include: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, DELETE /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors. Additional endpoints for slug checks and categorization are available as needed (e.g., GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors).
Trigger: A new blog draft is created in Blogs API. Capture title, content, slug, and category to push to downstream apps.
Action: Publish the new post data through Zapier App Connector to your CMS, social channels, or newsletters.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, category, authorId
Trigger: A blog post is updated in Blogs API. Track changes to key fields.
Action: Propagate updates to connected apps via Zapier App Connector.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: A post slug is created or edited and needs validation.
Action: Validate the slug against existing slugs before publishing.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Code-free automation lets your team publish, update, and manage content without writing server code.
Centralized workflows reduce manual steps and keep content consistent across platforms.
Built-in validation and error handling help prevent broken posts and duplicate slugs.
Essential terms and processes to understand when connecting Blogs API with Zapier App Connector.
The GHL API is the programmatic interface provided by the platform to read and manage resources such as posts, categories, and authors. Use it from the Zapier App Connector to automate content workflows.
An API endpoint is a URL path and HTTP method combination that performs a specific action, such as GET /blogs/posts or POST /blogs/posts.
Credentials and tokens used to verify identity and authorize requests to the GHL API from Zapier.
A URL-friendly identifier used to uniquely locate a blog post and prevent duplicates during publishing.
Draft in Blogs API and publish through Zapier App Connector to your CMS, social channels, and newsletters.
Sync post updates to connected apps in real-time to maintain consistency.
Pre-check slugs to prevent duplicates before publishing.
Create a new connection in Zapier, select Blogs API, and authorize access.
Choose triggers such as New Post and map actions to create or update posts.
Test the workflow, verify data, and deploy to production.
The Blogs API through the Zapier App Connector supports both OAuth 2.0 tokens and API keys for authentication. Choose the method your organization already uses and ensure the credentials have the necessary scope to access the endpoints you need. Store tokens securely in Zapier and rotate them periodically. In this setup, the scope shown is emails/builder.readonly, so limit access accordingly. For best security, use environment variables and secret stores in your automation platform.
Primary endpoints for blog posts include GET /blogs/posts to fetch posts, POST /blogs/posts to create new posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and DELETE /blogs/posts/:postId to remove. You can also check slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and retrieve related data with GET /blogs/categories or GET /blogs/authors. Use these endpoints to drive triggers and actions in Zapier without writing code.
Slug validation is available via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, which checks whether a slug already exists before creating or updating a post. This helps prevent duplicates and ensures clean URLs across your publishing workflow. Integrate this check into your Zapier workflow before the create/update step.
To create a blog post via Zapier, configure a trigger (e.g., New Post) from Blogs API and map the required fields (title, content, slug, category) to the action that calls POST /blogs/posts. Validate inputs and handle responses to confirm successful publishing to connected destinations.
Updating posts through Zapier uses PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Map fields you want to update (title, content, slug) and pass the postId to target the correct record. Include error handling for conflicts or invalid IDs to maintain data integrity.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Plan for typical call bursts by batching requests or using triggers with polling intervals. If you hit limits, implement exponential backoff and retry logic in your Zapier workflows to avoid failures.
Test a connection by creating a test Zapier connection to the Blogs API, run a test trigger (e.g., New Post) and perform sample actions (create/update). Verify responses, inspect logs, and adjust mappings as needed before going to production.
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