Authenticate to the Blogs API using your GHL API credentials and OAuth tokens to securely authorize requests from Shift4Shop.
Shift4Shop will authorize requests through OAuth 2.0 and store access tokens to call the Blogs API from within the app.
Key endpoints include GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId, emails/schedule.readonly, GET emails/schedule, GET blogs/post.write, POST /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, (creation), blogs/post-update.write, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, blogs/check-slug.readonly, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, blogs/category.readonly, GET /blogs/categories, blogs/author.readonly, GET /blogs/authors.
Trigger: a new blog post is published in Shift4Shop.
Actions: create a new blog post in GHL using POST /blogs/posts, populate title content slug and metadata.
POST /blogs/posts
Required fields include title, content, slug, categories, author, published_at
Trigger: a blog post in Shift4Shop is updated.
Actions: update in GHL via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; sync slug and category.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, categoryId
Trigger: a Shift4Shop post is removed.
Actions: delete in GHL via DELETE /blogs/posts/:postId
DELETE /blogs/posts/:postId
postId
Zero coding required to sync data between Shift4Shop and GHL Blogs.
Automations with built-in triggers and actions simplify workflows.
Centralized data flow reduces errors and duplications.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, authentication, slug, categories, authors, and data mapping between Shift4Shop and GHL.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action with the GHL API.
The process of proving identity to allow your app to call the GHL API securely.
A mechanism that notifies your app when an event occurs in GHL or Shift4Shop.
A URL friendly identifier for a blog post used in URLs and routing.
Set up a workflow where new Shift4Shop posts automatically create corresponding posts in GHL using POST /blogs/posts.
When a post is updated in Shift4Shop, push updates to GHL and trigger emails to subscribers.
Notify marketing via emails API when new posts publish, to coordinate social and email campaigns.
Obtain API keys, configure OAuth, and select endpoints you plan to use for posts and emails.
Map post fields to GHL blog fields and design triggers that drive actions across platforms.
Run tests, verify webhooks, and monitor for errors before going live.
You will authenticate with a GHL API key and OAuth tokens to securely connect. This lets Shift4Shop call the Blogs API without exposing credentials. Ensure your app has the blogs scope and keep tokens rotated for security. If you run into permission errors, regenerate credentials and verify that the correct scopes are granted for posts and emails management.
Begin with creating posts using POST /blogs/posts and checking slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. This gives you a reliable foundation for publishing from Shift4Shop. Then add update and delete workflows using PUT and DELETE endpoints to complete the cycle. As you expand, map fields like title, content, slug, categories, and author to ensure data parity across systems.
No custom code is strictly required. The integration is designed to be configured via built-in workflows, triggers, and endpoint mappings. For complex needs you can layer lightweight scripts, but most teams can complete setup with the UI. If you do need code, you can augment with small HTTP calls or webhooks to tailor behavior beyond the standard actions.
Yes. When a Shift4Shop post is updated, you can push corresponding changes to GHL using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. This keeps content aligned across platforms and preserves the original post identity via postId. Be mindful of slug updates and slug existence checks to avoid broken links.
Slug conflicts happen when two posts share the same slug. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify availability before creation and optionally append a unique suffix. You can also enforce slug rules in Shift4Shop to prevent duplicates. If a conflict occurs after creation, update the slug via PUT and re-sync associated links.
API rate limits depend on your GHL plan. Plan for peak publish times by staggering requests and batching updates where possible. Use the onchange triggers and asynchronous processing where available to avoid throttling. Monitor usage via the GHL dashboards and implement retry logic for transient failures.
Logs and errors can be viewed in the integration dashboard within both Shift4Shop and GHL. Enable detailed logging for API calls, HTTP responses, and webhook deliveries to quickly diagnose issues. Set up alerts for failed calls to respond promptly.
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