Authenticate your Zapier connection to the Blogs API using the dedicated API credentials. Keep keys secure and rotate them regularly.
In Zapier, set up a new connection to the Blogs API by entering the credentials provided by GHL. This connection is used by your Zap workflows to access blog data.
– GET emails/builder – POST blogs/posts – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – POST /blogs/posts – GET /blogs/categories – GET /blogs/authors
When a new blog post is published in GHL, Zapier triggers a URL-shortening step via the Blogs API. The shortened URL is then written back to the post.
Actions include calling the URL shortener endpoint after post creation and updating the post record with the new short URL.
Method paths: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, shortUrl, slug
Trigger on post edits in GHL to generate and attach a new shortened URL automatically.
Actions: create or refresh the shortened URL and save it back to the post record.
Method paths: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Post identifiers and the short URL field: postId, shortUrl
Trigger any workflow to generate a short URL when needed, such as on publication or promotion.
Actions: call the URL shortener and return the shortened link to the app for display or distribution.
Method path: POST /blogs/posts
postId, shortUrl
Build automations without writing code using visual workflows.
Set up triggers, actions, and data mappings with drag-and-drop editors.
Keep blog data synchronized and share shortened URLs across channels automatically.
A quick glossary of terms and core elements used when connecting GHL’s Blogs API with Zapier, including endpoints, slug checks, and data fields.
The GHL API is the REST interface that lets apps read and write data in your GHL account via Zapier.
A URL slug is the human-friendly suffix used to identify a blog post in the URL.
A shortened link that redirects to the full blog post URL for easier sharing.
A check to determine whether a slug already exists to avoid duplicates.
When a post goes live in GHL, Zapier automatically creates a short URL and updates the post with the shortened link.
Backfill and refresh shortened URLs for older posts to improve shareability.
Publish or update shortened URLs to social channels and newsletters automatically.
In Zapier, add a new connection using your GHL credentials.
Choose a blog event to trigger URL shortening and mapping.
Create the action to shorten the URL and update your post; run tests to verify results.
The URL Shortener by Zapier lets you automate link shortening for blog posts using the GHL Blogs API. It connects Zapier workflows to GHL to generate and store a shortened URL automatically. This is ideal for streamlined publishing and consistent sharing. You can trigger the workflow from a new publish event, then capture and display the short URL in your post metadata or frontend.
No complex coding is required. Use Zapier’s visual editor to map triggers to actions, and configure fields such as postId and shortUrl. If you already use Zapier templates, you can adapt them for the Blogs API with minimal changes.
Key endpoints commonly used include POST /blogs/posts for creation, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure slug uniqueness. Depending on your workflow, you may also leverage GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors for enrichment.
Setup time varies by familiarity with Zapier, but a typical workflow can be wired in under an hour. Having your GHL credentials ready and a basic post schema helps speed things up.
Yes. The integration can backfill or refresh shortened URLs for existing posts. Use an update trigger or a batch action to apply new short URLs across your library.
Zapier’s tasks are subject to the plan’s rate limits. If you hit limits, consider batching actions or scheduling runs to stay under quotas.
Use the Zap test feature or a debug run to verify connections and data mapping. Check field outputs, ensure the short URL appears in the post, and confirm redirects work as expected.
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