Obtain a GHL access token for the Blogs API by creating an app in your GHL developer console and selecting the required scopes (for example, emails/builder.readonly). Store tokens securely and rotate them as recommended.
Connect TrainerCentral to your GHL account by choosing the Blogs API integration and completing the required API key or OAuth setup. Test the connection to confirm successful communication.
Overview of available endpoints: – GET emails/builder – POST /emails/builder – POST /emails/builder/data – DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId – GET emails/schedule – GET blogs/post.write – POST /blogs/posts – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – GET /blogs/categories – GET /blogs/authors – GET blogs/check-slug.readonly
Trigger: a new blog draft is created in TrainerCentral
Actions: call POST /blogs/posts to publish, then optionally schedule with appropriate emails APIs and metadata.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId
Trigger: a post draft is updated in TrainerCentral
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update content, title, or slug
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: on-demand sync to fetch categories and authors
Actions: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to populate dropdowns in your workflows
GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
categoryId, authorId
Automate blog workflows without writing code
Get up and running quickly with pre-built endpoints and triggers
Maintain a single source of truth for content from TrainerCentral to GHL
This section explains the core elements and data flows involved in connecting GHL Blogs API to TrainerCentral, including endpoints, triggers, actions, and common data fields.
An application programming interface that exposes endpoints to manage emails and blog posts in GHL.
A person credited for a blog post; used to assign post authorship via the API.
A blog article object that can be created, updated, or retrieved via the Blogs API.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title used to access the post.
Webhook or trigger-driven draft creation in TrainerCentral can push to GHL via POST /blogs/posts, enabling real-time publication.
When TrainerCentral edits a draft, automatically update the corresponding GHL post with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Publish from GHL to additional channels or services via additional endpoints or Zapier actions.
Create a GHL app and generate an API key or OAuth credentials with the required scopes (emails/builder.readonly).
In TrainerCentral, add a new Blogs API connection using your GHL credentials and authorize the connection.
Run a test post publish, verify data appears in GHL, and monitor activity logs in both apps.
Answer: The GHL Blogs API supports OAuth or API key-based authentication. You’ll assign scopes like emails/builder.readonly to allow content retrieval and post creation. Keep tokens secure and rotate them regularly. The connection is validated by a test post publish or a simple GET request to a known endpoint. This approach avoids exposing credentials in the workflow. In TrainerCentral, you’ll store the token securely and reference it in each request to ensure consistent access.
Answer: To publish posts you’ll typically use POST /blogs/posts. You may also need to set the slug via the title-derived slug or explicit slug parameter, along with fields like title, content, categoryId, and authorId. Additional endpoints such as GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors help populate dropdowns and ensure data integrity. Testing with a sample draft confirms successful posting.
Answer: Slug checking verifies whether a given slug is already in use. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to confirm slug availability before publishing. If the slug exists, adjust the title or slug field accordingly to avoid conflicts. This helps maintain clean URLs and prevents accidental overwrites.
Answer: Yes. You can schedule posts by combining the Blogs API with the built-in scheduling endpoints in GHL or through Zapier actions. Create the post content in TrainerCentral, then set a publish date/time in the request or trigger a subsequent scheduling action. This enables automated, timely publication without manual steps.
Answer: No heavy coding is required. The integration uses pre-built endpoints and triggers. You configure connections, map fields (title, content, slug, etc.), and set up simple workflows in TrainerCentral and Zapier to push data to GHL. Some basic JSON payload knowledge is helpful, but you can accomplish most tasks with point-and-click configuration.
Answer: Required scopes depend on your use-case. Commonly needed are emails/builder.readonly for reading and post creation, plus write access as needed (e.g., blogs/post-update.write). Always grant the least privilege necessary and follow OAuth best practices for token handling.
Answer: The list of API endpoints is available in the integration documentation. You can also view the ENDPOINTLIST section in this guide, which enumerates the endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/categories, and GET /blogs/authors. Use this as a starting point to build and test your workflow.
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