To use the Blogs API securely, generate an API key in your GHL developer console and grant Rankr the necessary scopes, such as emails/builder.readonly and blogs/post.write, to read, create, and update blog content.
Rankr authenticates to GHL using the API key provided in the GHL developer portal. Store the key securely, rotate it periodically, and include it in the Authorization header of each request.
Key endpoints include: GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, POST /blogs/categories, POST /blogs/authors, POST /emails/builder/data, GET emails/schedule.
Trigger: when a new post is created in Rankr, fetch content and publish via POST /blogs/posts to make it live on your blog.
Actions: use POST /blogs/posts to create content, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs.
Endpoint paths example: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Key fields: title, content, slug, category_id, author_id, excerpt, publish_date.
Trigger: when a new author or category is added in Rankr, push updates to Blogs API.
Actions: POST /blogs/categories, POST /blogs/authors, and fetch current lists with GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors.
Endpoint paths: POST /blogs/categories, POST /blogs/authors.
Fields: name, slug, description.
Trigger: a post is published or updated, then notify via emails/builder to schedule distribution.
Actions: craft emails with POST emails/builder/data and manage schedules with GET emails/schedule.
Endpoint examples: POST emails/builder/data, GET emails/schedule.
Fields: template_id, location_id, schedule_time, recipient_list.
No-code automation speeds up content publishing and reduces manual handoffs.
Unified data flow between Rankr CMS and your blog platform streamlines workflows.
Scalable scheduling and approval processes enable teams to publish consistently.
Below are definitions for terms and processes used in this integration between Rankr and the Blogs API.
An API is a set of rules that lets different software systems communicate. The Blogs API enables create, read, update, and delete operations for blog content from Rankr.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that grants access tokens to clients without sharing user credentials.
A slug is a URL-friendly version of a post title used in the post URL for readability and SEO.
An endpoint is a specific URL in an API where a client can access resources or perform actions.
Automatically publish Rankr draft content to your blog using POST /blogs/posts to streamline editorial workflows.
Map Rankr authors and categories to Blogs API via POST /blogs/authors and POST /blogs/categories for consistent taxonomy.
Trigger email notifications when a post is published by using emails/builder data and scheduling with emails/schedule.
In GHL, generate an API key for the Blogs API and copy it to Rankr’s integration settings.
Set proper scopes (e.g., emails/builder.readonly) and ensure endpoints like GET /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/categories are accessible from Rankr.
Test the connection in a sandbox, verify responses, then deploy to production with monitoring.
The Blogs API exposes endpoints to manage emails, blogs, authors, and categories. Typical flows include retrieving email builders, creating and updating blog posts, checking slug existence, and scheduling content. Use GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests as needed to automate your publishing pipeline. Ensure you have the correct scopes configured for read and write access.
No-code integrations are possible using a tool like Rankr. You’ll primarily configure API keys, endpoints, and triggers. While some custom logic can be helpful, many workflows can be built with visual automation using the available endpoints without writing code.
Use the slug check endpoint GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify uniqueness before publishing. If the slug exists, modify it or request a new slug until the API confirms availability.
Yes. You can schedule posts by routing publication events through the emails/builder system and the emails/schedule endpoint to queue delivery at a chosen time.
API keys should be stored securely and rotated regularly. Use least-privilege scopes and monitor usage for anomalies. Do not embed keys in client-side code.
Authors and categories can be mapped from Rankr to the Blogs API using POST /blogs/authors and POST /blogs/categories. Maintain a consistent mapping to avoid taxonomy conflicts.
Common issues include authentication failures, missing scopes, and slug conflicts. Verify your API key, re-check scopes, test endpoints in a sandbox, and consult response codes for detailed guidance.
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