To connect, generate a GHL API key for the Blogs API and grant the scope emails/builder.readonly to allow reading email templates and related data. Store this key securely and configure your Updown-io app to use it in requests.
In Updown-io, enter your GHL API credentials and authorize access. Use the provided scopes and test the connection with a minimal request first.
GET emails/builder; GET emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: When a new blog post is published in Blogs API.
Actions: Use POST /blogs/posts to create a post, then generate an email draft via POST /emails/builder or data endpoint to prepare a template.
POST /blogs/posts
Title, excerpt, slug, author, category
Trigger: Blog post updated in Blogs API.
Actions: Update the blog post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; sync email template with data endpoint to reflect changes.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, slug, content, featuredImage
Trigger: A new or updated slug is created for a post.
Actions: Validate slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, then route to the appropriate email sequence or category.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, postId, status
Build complex workflows without writing code.
Automate publishing and email distribution across channels.
Easily sync data between your CMS and email templates in one place.
Definitions for endpoints, triggers, actions, paths, and key fields used to connect Blogs API with Updown-io.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access a function in the GHL API, e.g., POST /blogs/posts.
An event that starts an automation, such as a new blog post published.
A sequence of steps that run automatically in response to a trigger.
A URL-friendly string derived from the post title used to identify content.
Automatically generate an email template from a new blog post using the Blogs API and populate the content in Updown-io.
Use slug checks to route posts to specific email sequences or campaigns in Updown-io.
Schedule blog posts and email sends to maintain a steady content cadence.
Obtain a GHL API key with the Blogs API scope and note the client ID and secret if required.
Connect endpoints like GET /emails/builder and POST /blogs/posts, then map fields (title, slug, etc.) to Updown-io fields.
Run tests, verify data flow, and enable automation in your workflow builder.
The GHL API is a powerful set of endpoints that lets you access and manipulate data within GHL, including emails, blogs, and schedules. You can create, read, update, and delete resources as needed. This page focuses on connecting the Blogs API to Updown-io to automate content-driven email workflows. Using these endpoints effectively lets you build seamless content-to-email pipelines with no code.
Blog endpoints include GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and others. These endpoints enable you to fetch templates, publish posts, update content, and validate slugs to prevent duplicates. Pairing these with Updown-io lets you auto-create email content from posts and keep campaigns in sync.
No coding is required if you use a visual builder like Updown-io. You can map fields, set triggers, and automate actions through the interface. Advanced users can extend with custom requests if needed.
Test the integration by creating a test blog post and running it through a sample workflow in Updown-io. Verify responses, confirm email templates update accordingly, and monitor logs for any errors.
You can sync post titles, slugs, content, categories, authors, and email templates. Mappings will depend on your workflow but typically include title, slug, excerpt, and template fields.
Yes, there are rate limits. Plan your automation to stagger requests and avoid hitting the cap. Use batching where possible.
For more, consult the GHL API documentation and the Updown-io integration guides, plus support articles and community resources.
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