GHL uses a scoped access token to call the Blogs API. Scope: emails/builder.readonly. Use OAuth 2.0 or API key as provided by GHL, and store credentials securely in Spruce. Test access with a lightweight request before workflows.
In Spruce, connect to GHL by selecting the Blogs API as the app, paste the client credentials, and authorize the connection. Ensure the app has read and write permissions where needed, and refresh tokens as required.
GET emails/builder; GET emails/schedule; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; POST /blogs/posts; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET emails/builder; GET emails/builder.readonly
Trigger: When a new post is drafted in Spruce, fetch blog draft data from Blogs API to preview content.
Actions: Retrieve post content, update draft metadata, schedule posts, and push published status back to Spruce.
GET /blogs/posts (example) to fetch posts, or GET /blogs/authors for author data
Title, slug, authorId, categoryId mapping for blog creation
Trigger: Schedule a blog post to publish at a chosen time via blogs/schedule.readonly
Actions: Create, publish, and update post status in Blogs API; fetch update timestamps
POST /blogs/posts or PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Post title, content, publishDate, status
Trigger: New author or category added in Blogs API to update Spruce taxonomy
Actions: Sync categories list, authors list, and post metadata
GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
Category name, authorName, slug mapping
Fast, code-free automation to publish blogs from Spruce using GHL
Centralized content workflow: drafts, reviews, and scheduling in one place
Reliable syncing of blog metadata like categories and authors
Understand the elements and processes that power the connection between GHL, Blogs API, and Spruce, including endpoints, authentication, data mapping, and automation workflows.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an operation against the Blogs API through GHL and Spruce.
An authorization framework that lets Spruce obtain access tokens to call the Blogs API via GHL securely.
A URL-friendly string derived from a post title used to create predictable blog URLs on the Blogs API.
A mechanism that allows real-time notifications from the Blogs API to Spruce via GHL when events occur.
Automatically generate a blog draft outline in Spruce and push it to Blogs API for publishing, using GHL triggers and endpoints.
Align posts to categories and authors, scheduling them during peak engagement windows.
Sync changes in authors or categories from Blogs API to Spruce instantly to keep taxonomy fresh.
In Spruce, choose the Blogs API app, provide credentials, and authorize access with the specified scope.
Map blog title, content, slug, category, and author fields to Spruce data fields for smooth handoffs.
Create a test workflow to publish a sample post and verify end-to-end flow between Spruce and the Blogs API through GHL.
The Blogs API in GHL lets Spruce access blog content, drafts, and metadata through a secure connection. It enables reading, creating, and updating posts and related resources. Use this API to automate publishing workflows without leaving Spruce.
You typically need read and write permissions for posts, categories, and authors, plus the emails builder scope for notifications if used. Ensure the OAuth scope and app permissions match your automation needs and rotate credentials securely.
Test the integration with a sandbox post in Spruce, observe API responses, and verify data mapping. Use the endpoint checks and token refresh tests to confirm reliability.
Focus on endpoints for creating and updating posts (POST and PUT blogs/posts) and slug checks (GET blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) to prevent duplicates. Schedule with blogs/schedule to manage timing.
Sync categories and authors by pulling data from blogs/category.readonly and blogs/author.readonly. Map IDs to Spruce taxonomy, and set up periodic refresh jobs.
No coding is required for basic automations; however, you may need to configure field mappings and triggers in Spruce and GHL for advanced workflows.
If you hit issues, check token validity, endpoint availability, and scope. Review logs in Spruce, GHL connection settings, and the Blogs API status page for known outages.
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