Obtain your API key, apply the proper scope for emails and blog posts, and enable secure access between GHL and Blogs API.
Add Stacker as an application in GHL and grant the required permissions to read and write posts, categories, and authors.
– GET emails/builder — Read email templates and drafts – POST emails/builder — Create email templates – POST /emails/builder/data — Attach data to email templates – DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId — Remove templates – GET emails/schedule — Retrieve email schedule blocks – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — Check if a slug exists for a post – POST /blogs/posts — Create a blog post – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — Update a blog post – POST blogs/posts — Create a blog post (alternative path) – blogs/post.write — Write permissions for posts – blogs/post-update.write — Update permissions for posts – blogs/check-slug.readonly — Read slug validation rules – blogs/category.readonly — Read category info – GET /blogs/categories — List blog categories – blogs/author.readonly — Read author information – GET /blogs/authors — List blog authors
Trigger: New draft in Stacker is created or finalized for publishing
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create the post, set slug, schedule publish, notify team
Method Path: POST /blogs/posts
Required fields: title, content, slug, author, category, publishDate
Trigger: A post in Stacker is updated
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update content, refresh slug, update SEO fields
Method Path: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, updatedAt
Trigger: New category or author is added or assigned in Stacker
Actions: Reference GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to map taxonomy, validate with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Method Path: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: categoryId, authorId, slug
Build and test connections without writing code using drag-and-drop triggers and actions
Automate posting, updates, and checks across apps to save time
Maintain SEO, metadata, and publishing cadence with consistent workflows
Key elements you will encounter: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and mappings between Apps
An API is a set of rules that lets two applications talk to each other securely.
An endpoint is a specific URL in an API that performs a function.
Authorization enables apps to access data and perform actions in another system with proper permissions.
A slug is the URL-friendly string derived from a post title used in the post’s URL.
Pull customer notes in Stacker and generate draft outlines that push to Blogs API for quick publishing
Create a calendar of seasonal topics in Stacker and automatically publish via Blogs API
Integrate a slug_exists check before publishing to ensure unique slugs and SEO-friendly URLs
Create and configure API keys, scopes, and secure storage for GHL and Blogs API
Enable the required endpoints like POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/categories, and GET /blogs/authors, then map title, content, category, author
Run test posts, verify slug exists, check scheduling, and monitor logs before going live
No coding is required for the basic setup. Use GHL automations to connect Stacker with the Blogs API through prebuilt actions and triggers. This keeps your workflow visual and maintainable. If you are comfortable with simple data mapping, you can tailor fields without touching code. For more advanced flows, you can still extend the automation with custom fields and conditional logic within GHL, but the core publishing and syncing can be achieved with no-code steps.
Essential endpoints for a basic publish flow include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, GET /blogs/categories to select a category, and GET /blogs/authors to assign an author. Slug checks via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists help ensure SEO-friendly URLs. Optional but helpful endpoints include PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates and POST /blogs/posts for drafting and scheduling.
Test the connection by creating a test post in Stacker and ensuring it appears in Blogs API with correct title, slug, and content. Use slug exists checks to validate SEO-ready URLs before publishing. Review logs in GHL to confirm that triggers fire and actions run as expected.
Yes. Use the update endpoint PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to modify title, content, or metadata of an already published post. Ensure you preserve the slug or update it consistently to avoid broken links. Validate the post after each update to confirm SEO and formatting remain intact.
Categories and authors can be referenced from Blogs API using GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors. In Stacker, map these IDs to your posts to keep taxonomy aligned. Since some endpoints are read-only, rely on reference data to maintain consistency rather than attempting to create new categories or authors from Stacker.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the Blogs API quota. If you hit limits, spread requests over time, implement retries with backoff, and batch updates where possible. Monitor API usage in the dashboard and adjust trigger frequency to stay within allowed thresholds.
Common authentication issues include invalid API keys, incorrect scopes, or a blocked IP. Verify the API key and scope for blogs posts and emails, ensure the key is active, and confirm that your Stacker app is authorized in GHL. If issues persist, reissue keys and reauthorize the app, then test again with a simple read operation.
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