Begin with a secure OAuth 2.0 flow to grant access to the Blogs API endpoints. The required scope for reading templates and schedules is emails/builder.readonly, with additional scopes added as needed for writing or publishing actions.
Smartsheet uses standard OAuth 2.0 authentication to connect to GHL and the Blogs API. Protect credentials, rotate tokens regularly, and follow best practices for credential storage.
GET emails/builder; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; GET emails/schedule; GET emails/schedule; GET blogs/posts; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST /blogs/post-update; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/comments
Trigger: A new or updated row in Smartsheet contains blog data (title, content, category).
Actions: Create a new blog post with POST /blogs/posts, generate a slug via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and push metadata to the blog channel.
POST /blogs/posts
Title, Content, Slug, Category, Author, Publish Date
Trigger: An email template is created or updated in Blogs API.
Actions: Update corresponding Smartsheet rows or create new ones with upcoming publish dates; optionally notify teams.
GET /blogs/categories
Category, Template Name, Last Modified, Schedule
Trigger: Scheduled Publish Date hits for a blog post.
Actions: Publish post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, then reflect status in Smartsheet and archive completed rows.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Post ID, Status, Publish Date
Build robust content workflows without writing code; leverage existing Smartsheet sheets to drive blog actions in Blogs API.
Centralize planning in Smartsheet while automatically pushing updates to blogs, emails, and categories via the GHL App Connector.
Reduce errors with field mapping, validation rules, and real-time status syncing across platforms.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, data mapping, and automation processes that connect Smartsheet to Blogs API via the GHL App Connector.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to request a resource or perform an action in an API.
An authorization framework that provides secure access tokens for API resources.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the blog URL for SEO and readability.
A real-time notification mechanism that informs connected apps about events as they occur.
Automatically turn Smartsheet editorial entries into blog drafts in Blogs API, keeping publishing calendars aligned.
Map titles and SEO fields from Smartsheet to generate slugs and metadata in blog posts.
Schedule posts and receive Smartsheet reminders when posts are published or require review.
Start with OAuth 2.0, granting the app access to your Smartsheet workspace and Blogs API resources.
Select the required endpoints (blogs, emails, authors, categories) and map fields between Smartsheet columns and API fields.
Run tests with sample data, verify slug existence, and monitor logs as you go live.
You can automate content creation, editing, scheduling, and publishing between Smartsheet and Blogs API. Build editorial calendars in Smartsheet that trigger drafts, updates, and posts in the Blogs API, plus notify teams when actions occur. This reduces manual data transfer and keeps teams aligned across systems. The integration supports reading templates and schedules, creating posts, updating categories, and checking slug availability to prevent duplicates.
No heavy coding is required. Use the GHL App Connector and pre-mapped endpoints to connect Smartsheet to Blogs API. You’ll configure OAuth 2.0, select endpoints, and map fields through guided UI, then test your workflow with sample data. If you need advanced logic, you can extend with low-code automations or add Zapier steps to handle conditional flows.
Essential endpoints include creating blog posts (POST /blogs/posts), updating posts (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId), slug checks (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists), and category retrieval (GET /blogs/categories). For related workflows, you may use GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/posts to enumerate content. Emails endpoints (GET/POST /emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data) help manage templates and schedules.
Use OAuth 2.0 with least-privilege scopes and store tokens securely. Rotate credentials regularly, and implement token refresh handling in your connector. Enable audit logging and monitor for unusual access patterns to keep data safe.
Yes. You can map Smartsheet columns to blog fields such as Title, Content, Category, Author, and Publish Date. Field mapping ensures data flows correctly from Smartsheet to Blogs API, with slug generation and SEO fields handled automatically where supported.
Implement retries with exponential backoff for transient errors. Use idempotent actions where possible (e.g., slug checks, post creation) to avoid duplicates. Log failed attempts and alert your team for manual review when persistent errors occur.
API rate limits and docs are available in the Blogs API and GHL developer docs. Review endpoint quotas, batching suggestions, and error codes to design resilient workflows. You can also use the Zapier App Connector’s built-in throttling to stay within limits.
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