To access the Blogs API, obtain an API key and use the required scope: emails/builder.readonly. Keep your credentials secure and rotate keys regularly.
Connect Thoughtly to the Blogs API via the standard OAuth flow or API key provisioning, granting access to the endpoints listed in this guide.
Key endpoints 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, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts
Trigger: Thoughtly updates email templates and schedules newsletters
Actions: fetch templates, review schedules, and prepare campaigns.
GET emails/builder
Fields: locationId, templateId, subject, content
Trigger: Thoughtly creates or updates a post
Actions: create or update posts, attach metadata, publish to site
POST /blogs/posts
Fields: postId, title, content, slug, authorId
Trigger: edited post in Thoughtly triggers update
Actions: update post details, verify slug, sync to site
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Fields: postId, title, content, slug, status
Automated content syncing between Thoughtly and your blog catalog.
Real-time access to authors, categories, and slug checks to keep your blog current.
Scalable workflows with endpoints for posts, categories, and authors that grow with your content strategy.
Elements you’ll encounter include endpoints, triggers, actions, keys, and fields. Processes cover authentication, requests, and data mapping.
Verifying identity to securely access the API.
A specific URL path that performs an API operation.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the blog URL.
A callback URL that receives events from the API.
Automatically pull top Thoughtly posts and publish a weekly digest to your site using POST /blogs/posts.
Fetch author data with GET /blogs/authors and build author pages with REST endpoints.
Sync Thoughtly’s calendar with the emails/schedule API to plan posts in advance.
Register for the Blogs API and copy your API key with the required scope: emails/builder.readonly.
Map Thoughtly fields to API fields (postId, title, slug, etc.) and set up webhooks for events.
Run tests against endpoints like GET /blogs/categories and POST /blogs/posts before going live.
GET endpoints retrieve data without modifying resources. POST endpoints create or update records. Use GET to read content and POST to add new posts or templates. Always protect keys and observe quotas. For complex flows, combine both with clear sequencing.
Yes. Scopes define access. For this integration, you typically need read-only access (emails/builder.readonly) and additional write scopes only when required. Manage permissions carefully and revoke unused scopes.
Yes. GET /blogs/authors returns author data that can populate author pages and bios on your site. This supports SEO and author attribution. Use POST/PUT sparingly for updates when necessary.
To check slug existence, call GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists with the slug parameter. The response indicates whether the slug is available. If it exists, you can adjust the title or slug before creating the post.
To update a post, use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId with the fields you want to change (title, content, slug, etc). Ensure the postId matches the target post and test changes in a staging environment.
Rate limits vary by plan. If you exceed them, implement backoff, queue requests, and cache results where appropriate to maintain responsiveness.
Official docs for the Blogs API and Thoughtly integration are available in the GHL API reference. For deeper guidance, consult support or the developer portal for tailored examples.
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