To use the Blogs API from Universe, obtain an API key and grant the necessary scopes. In Universe’s connector, store credentials securely and rotate them periodically. Required scopes include access to blogs and emails endpoints as applicable.
Configure Universe to securely pass the token to the Blogs API on each request. Use OAuth or API key mechanisms depending on your developer portal preferences and rotate credentials regularly.
– GET emails/builder – POST emails/builder – POST /emails/builder/data – DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId – emails/schedule.readonly – GET emails/schedule – GET /blogs/posts – POST /blogs/posts – POST blogs/post-update.write – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – GET /blogs/categories – GET /blogs/authors – GET /blogs/categories – GET /blogs/authors – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – POST /blogs/posts
Trigger: a draft or idea is approved in Universe
Action: POST /blogs/posts to publish a new blog entry
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, status
Trigger: a post is edited in Universe
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: draft ready with slug
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate publishing without code by connecting Universe workflows directly to the Blogs API.
Create end-to-end content pipelines that draft, review, and publish posts on a schedule.
Centralized control of blog assets, categories, and authors from Universe.
This section defines the core elements: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping between Universe and Blogs API.
A path and HTTP method that performs a specific action on the GHL API, such as creating or retrieving a blog post.
The process of proving identity to access an API, typically using API keys or OAuth tokens.
A URL-friendly string that identifies a post and is used in the URL.
A mechanism for real-time alerts from the API to your app when events occur.
Capture ideas in Universe and push to Blogs API as draft posts for review before publishing.
Queue drafts and publish via Blogs API according to a Universe calendar.
Automatically syndicate blog content to newsletters or social channels through Universe.
Obtain your Blogs API key and authorize Universe to use it securely.
Map Universe fields for posts, authors, and categories to the Blogs API fields.
Run test posts, verify responses, and ensure data sync.
The Blogs API supports API keys or OAuth tokens for authentication. In Universe, securely store credentials and rotate them regularly. Use the key or token in the Authorization header for each request. This keeps your data secure while enabling automated workflows. Ensure the token has the minimal required scopes for your integration to reduce risk.
For basic publishing, you typically need to create posts using POST /blogs/posts and optionally set the slug with POST payload. Reading author and category data (GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories) helps enrich posts. You may also check slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to avoid duplicates.
Use the slugExists endpoint GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify if a slug is already in use. If it exists, generate an alternate slug or update the post slug in Universe before publishing. This prevents URL conflicts and preserves SEO integrity.
Yes. Universe can schedule posts by triggering the Blogs API at specific times using a calendar or workflow schedule. Use a time-based trigger to call POST /blogs/posts at the desired publish time. Ensure time zones are consistent across Universe and the API.
Common errors include authentication failures, missing required fields, and slug conflicts. Use descriptive error messages from the API responses, retry with exponential backoff, and log failures in Universe for audit and debugging. Validate input data before requests to minimize errors.
Some endpoints may require higher-tier or separate API plans depending on provider policy. Check your API plan for access to blogs and emails endpoints and ensure your project has the necessary permissions. Upgrading may be needed for advanced features like post updates or slug checks.
API documentation is typically available in the Blogs API developer portal. Look for sections on authentication, endpoints (posts, authors, categories), and slug checks. Our Universe connector guide references these docs and maps fields between Universe and Blogs API for smoother integration.
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