To authorize requests to the Blogs API, obtain an API key from your GHL developer console and include it in your requests (Authorization header or as required by the endpoint).
Configure your Zapier app to securely store and use the same API key, with OAuth if supported, and test credentials with a quick ping.
GET emails/builder — Read email templates in the builder emails/builder.write — Write access to email templates in the builder POST emails/builder — Create or update email templates in the builder POST /emails/builder/data — Attach data to email templates DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId — Delete a specific email template emails/schedule.readonly — Read-only access to email schedules GET emails/schedule — Retrieve email schedule blogs/post.write — Write access to blog posts POST /blogs/posts — Create a blog post blogs/post-update.write — Update blog post data PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — Update a specific blog post blogs/check-slug.readonly — Read slug check capability GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — Check if a slug exists blogs/category.readonly — Read blog categories GET /blogs/categories — List blog categories blogs/author.readonly — Read blog authors GET /blogs/authors — List blog authors
Trigger: New blog draft is created in your CMS
Action: Create post in Blogs API via POST /blogs/posts; publish on schedule
/blogs/posts
title, content, author, slug, categories
Trigger: Post is updated in content system
Action: Update post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: New slug candidate created
Action: Check slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and proceed
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate publishing and updates without writing code, saving time and reducing manual errors.
Maintain consistent post templates, metadata, and SEO fields across your content library.
Seamless integration with your CMS, analytics, and content workflows for better visibility.
This glossary defines core terms used in the Blogs API integration with the Zapier App Connector, including endpoints, authentication, and data mapping concepts.
Application Programming Interface that enables applications to communicate with the Blogs API.
A URL path and HTTP method that perform a specific operation on the API.
Authentication credentials and methods used to authorize API requests.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post, used in the post URL.
Automatically publish approved drafts from your CMS to Blogs API on a scheduled cadence.
Enrich posts with metadata, SEO descriptions, and category tagging using Zapier steps.
Generate SEO-friendly slugs and validate uniqueness using the slug endpoint before publishing.
Obtain your GHL API key and securely store it in Zapier App Connector.
Select the read/write endpoints for posts, emails, and slug checks that you will use in your automations.
Run a test to publish a blog post and verify data mapping and error handling.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual interface to connect Blogs API with your workflow. You configure triggers, actions, and data mappings without writing code. The system handles the API calls and error handling for you. You can test connections directly in the UI and iterate quickly to refine fields and mappings.
Essential endpoints for publishing a blog post include POST /blogs/posts to create a post and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update it. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug uniqueness before publishing. For metadata, you can also pull authors and categories with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories. Map title, content, slug, author, and categories to your Zapier fields to ensure proper publishing.
Use the slug existence endpoint GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check if a slug is already in use. If the slug exists, adjust it (e.g., append a number) and recheck until you have a unique slug. This helps prevent publishing conflicts and ensures clean URLs for your posts.
Yes. You can schedule posts by triggering a publish action at a specific time using Zapier’s scheduling capabilities in combination with the Blogs API POST /blogs/posts endpoint. Alternatively, use a CMS workflow to push drafts into Blogs API on a set cadence and publish automatically.
The API key used must have access to the Blogs API endpoints you plan to use (read and/or write). Follow the principle of least privilege and grant only the necessary scopes for your Zap. Ensure your credentials are stored securely in Zapier’s auth settings and rotated regularly.
Yes. You can retrieve author and category data using GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories and then map those values into your posts in Zapier. This enables consistent attribution and taxonomy across published content. Use the data to populate authorName, categoryIds, and related fields in your blog post objects.
To update existing posts, call PUT /blogs/posts/:postId with the postId and the fields you want to change. Include updated title, content, slug, or metadata as needed. Be sure to handle responses for not-found or permission errors and implement retries in your Zap as needed.
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