To authorize requests from Spot-Hit to the Blogs API, use a GHL API key with the scope emails/builder.readonly enabled and securely store credentials in Spot-Hit’s connection settings.
Spot-Hit uses a token-based connection to GHL. Ensure the connection is active and that you can reach the GHL endpoints from your environment.
Key endpoints used include: GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId, GET emails/schedule, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, POST /blogs/post-update.write, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/check-slug.readonly, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors. These endpoints cover content creation, updates, scheduling, and retrieval for both emails and blog posts.
Trigger: when a draft is approved in Spot-Hit, POST to /blogs/posts to publish.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Method Path: /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, status
Trigger: a new blog post is created and a corresponding email draft should be prepared.
Actions: POST emails/builder with templateName and contentData; GET emails/builder for previews.
Method Path: /emails/builder
Key fields: templateName, locationId, contentData, blogPostId
Trigger: post draft is ready for SEO checks and slug validation.
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors.
Method Path: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: slug, categoryId, authorId
Automation: move content ideas, drafts, and posts between systems without writing code.
Consistency: maintain templates, metadata, and styling across email and blog channels.
Scalability: manage multiple posts, authors, and categories from a single workflow.
Core elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields used to move content between Spot-Hit and the GHL Blogs API.
An application programming interface that allows Spot-Hit to read, create, update, and delete content in the GHL platform.
A specific URL and operation exposed by the API for a defined function.
A reusable layout for emails or blog posts that defines structure, styling, and placeholders.
A callback URL that notifies Spot-Hit of events in real time.
Automatically compile top posts from the week in Spot-Hit and publish a digest via the Blogs API, then distribute with templated emails.
Generate SEO-friendly slugs, metadata, and category assignments when a draft is created, using automated checks against existing slugs.
Publish new posts to email templates and social channels via a centralized workflow to maximize reach.
Obtain your GHL API key with the required scope and set up a Spot-Hit connection to activate endpoints.
Map fields for blog posts, emails, and categories to the GHL endpoints and set triggers.
Run tests with a sample post, verify slug existence, email template rendering, and post updates before enabling automation.
The Blogs API provides endpoints to manage both email content and blog posts from Spot-Hit. This enables you to publish posts, update content, and schedule distributions without leaving a single workflow. Start with listing and retrieving data, then move to creating and updating posts as needed. By using the GHL API key with the correct scope, you can securely access the building blocks you need for automation.
No heavy coding is required. Spot-Hit can connect to the Blogs API using REST endpoints and templates. You’ll configure triggers, actions, and data mappings in the UI, then test the flow with a sample post. If you already work with APIs, you’ll recognize the standard GET/POST/PUT patterns immediately. For advanced scenarios, small scripting within Spot-Hit can handle data transformations, but it isn’t required for basic connections.
Essential endpoints for publishing include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slugs. You’ll also use GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to enrich posts with metadata. Additional utilities like GET /blogs/check-slug.readonly help ensure SEO-friendly slugs before publishing.
Begin with a dry run using a test post. Verify slug existence, preview email templates, and confirm that the post data syncs correctly across Spot-Hit and the Blogs API. Check logs for authentication errors, endpoint responses, and field mappings, then adjust as needed before going live.
Yes. You can preview emails via the emails/builder endpoints before sending. This helps ensure the content renders correctly and that placeholders resolve to real post data. Use the preview or test template options in Spot-Hit to validate rendering before automation runs.
Slug checks help prevent duplicate or non-SEO-friendly URLs. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to test a proposed slug, then adjust the slug or content accordingly. Combining slug checks with category and author data helps ensure posts are properly categorized for search and discovery.
If authentication fails, verify your GHL API key and scope (emails/builder.readonly), confirm network access to the GHL endpoints, and re-authenticate the connection in Spot-Hit. Check for expired tokens, incorrect base URLs, and any IP restrictions that might block requests, then re-run the connection setup.
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