To start, generate an API key or OAuth token from your GHL developer dashboard and configure Zapier to pass the credential with each request. Scope requests to emails, blogs, and author data to minimize exposure.
Zapier App Connector supports OAuth 2.0 or API key methods depending on your setup. In most cases you’ll connect to GHL via OAuth or a token, store credentials securely in Zapier, and renew tokens automatically.
GET emails/builder GET emails/builder.write POST emails/builder POST /emails/builder/data DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId emails/schedule.readonly GET emails/schedule blogs/post.write POST /blogs/posts 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 on new blog post published to kick off downstream workflows in CMS, email, and analytics apps.
Actions include create, update, or publish posts, fetch post details, and publish schedules.
Recommended API calls: GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/authors to enrich data.
Key fields: title, slug, content, author_id, category_id, status
Trigger when a new email draft is created in the Email Builder to generate a blog post draft.
Actions: create post, update draft, publish post.
Uses POST /blogs/posts to create draft, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update.
Key fields: title, content, slug, email_source, status
Trigger when categories or authors are updated to refresh local mappings in Zapier.
Actions: fetch categories, fetch authors, and update mappings.
Endpoints used: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors.
Key fields: category_id, author_id, name, slug
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This glossary explains common API terms and data elements you’ll encounter when connecting GHL Blogs API to Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface: a set of endpoints (like GET and POST) that let apps talk to each other and exchange data.
A URL-friendly post identifier derived from the title and used in SEO-friendly links.
A specific URL pattern in the API that performs a function, such as fetching posts or creating a post.
The method used to verify identity (API key or OAuth token) before accessing an API.
Automatically generate and publish weekly recap posts to your website and email newsletter using new post events and a publishing calendar.
Turn incoming customer emails into blog post drafts in GHL and push them to your CMS on approval.
Automatically assign categories and authors to new posts using content analysis and semantic tagging.
Set up OAuth or API key authentication for both GHL and Zapier, then test your credentials.
Create mappings for title, content, slug, author, and category to ensure data flows correctly.
Activate a sample workflow, run a test post, and verify in the destination apps.
Yes, authentication is required to access the GHL Blogs API via Zapier App Connector. You’ll generate an API key or OAuth token from your GHL account and provide it to Zapier during setup. This credential must be included with each request to access blog, email, and author data. Keep your tokens secure and rotate them periodically. When testing, start with a staging environment to ensure permissions are correctly scoped to your needs.
Absolutely. The integration supports automated publishing workflows triggered by new posts, drafts, or updates. You can configure triggers to publish content to your CMS, email lists, or social channels, and set up actions to finalize post state (draft, ready, published).
Common endpoints for content workflows include GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and GET /blogs/authors to enrich data. For category and taxonomy workflows, GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors are frequently used. These endpoints enable robust content orchestration across apps.
No traditional coding is required if you use Zapier’s built-in triggers, actions, and conditional logic. Drag-and-drop workflow design handles most automation needs. Some advanced scenarios may benefit from minimal scripting or custom filters, but the majority of use cases are solvable with no-code configurations.
Test connections using Zapier’s test feature and sample data. Validate authentication, run a test post, and monitor task history. Use staging endpoints when available and review error messages to identify misconfigurations before going live.
API rate limits and quotas vary by plan and endpoint. Check the GHL developer docs for current limits and best practices. If you hit limits, implement retries with backoff and spread requests over time to maintain reliability.
When a call fails, Zapier can automatically retry with exponential backoff. Implement robust error handling by catching known error codes, logging details, and using alternative endpoints if available. Consider using a test dataset to reproduce problems and fix configuration or permissions.
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