Learn how to securely authenticate with GHL when accessing Blogs data, using API keys or OAuth flows supported by the Blogs API.
Configure TellScale to securely connect to the Blogs API and manage permissions for publishing and updating posts.
Key endpoints include post creation, updates, slug validation, category and author queries, and reading blog data to drive automation in TellScale. See the sections below for concrete examples and payloads.
Trigger: TellScale creates a new blog draft or approves a draft, then pushes to the Blogs API.
Actions: create a new post with title, content, slug; assign categories; schedule publish; notify teams.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author_id, category_ids, publish_state
Trigger: post draft is updated in TellScale and changes should reflect in Blogs API.
Actions: update post content, metadata, and categories.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, category_ids
Trigger: perform slug check prior to publish.
Actions: verify slug availability, handle conflicts, proceed to publish.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
You can automate blog workflows without custom code, using triggers and actions in TellScale and the Blogs API.
Publish posts faster with consistent formatting and centralized control across channels.
Gain visibility with built-in logs and error alerts to keep content aligned with strategy.
Essential terms and processes to understand when connecting Blogs API to TellScale.
A specific URL and HTTP method to perform an action with an API.
A URL-friendly identifier for a post used in the slug field.
The method of proving identity to access the API, typically via API keys or OAuth.
The maximum number of API requests allowed in a given time window.
Automatically generate and publish blog drafts from TellScale campaign insights.
Sync revised content and metadata back to Blogs API posts.
Check slug availability automatically before publishing to avoid duplicates.
Obtain credentials for Blogs API and authorize TellScale to access endpoints.
Choose posts, categories, authors endpoints and set up TellScale triggers.
Run tests, verify responses, and monitor logs for issues.
You typically authenticate using an API key or OAuth flow supported by the Blogs API. In GHL, securely store credentials and swap tokens as needed to maintain access. Follow the provider’s docs to configure a safe authentication method for TellScale. Test authentication by making a simple read request to verify permissions before attempting automations. Keep credentials out of logs and use scoped access to limit exposure.
Publish and update flows usually rely on the POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId endpoints. Configure triggers in TellScale to call these endpoints with the required payloads for title, content, slug, and metadata. Ensure payloads match the API schema and test with draft posts before moving to live publishing.
Yes. You can set up a slug-check flow using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing. If the slug exists, you can regenerate one or notify the team to adjust the title. Leverage slug checks as part of a validation step in TellScale workflows to prevent duplicate URLs.
Most of this can be done with no-code automation using TellScale workflows and the available endpoints. Some advanced scenarios may require light scripting for payload formatting. Start with simple publish and update automations, then iteratively add checks and validations as you gain confidence.
Slug availability is checked via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If you get a positive response, handle conflicts before publishing. This protects you from duplicate slugs. Create fallback strategies, such as append a unique suffix if needed.
Rate limits vary by provider, but plan for bursts around campaign launches. Implement retry logic and exponential backoff to handle temporary throttling gracefully. Monitor usage with built-in logs to alert when limits are approaching.
If you encounter failures, check the request payloads, authentication status, and endpoint paths. Use logs and response codes to diagnose and adjust your TellScale workflows. Enable detailed debugging temporarily to identify mismatches between expected and actual responses.
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