Requests from vcita to the Blogs API should be authenticated using a valid API key or OAuth token that includes the appropriate scope (for example: emails/builder.readonly as configured in your GHL account).
In vcita, set up a connected app for the Blogs API and securely store the access token. Use this token to authorize calls to the Blogs API endpoints and refresh it when needed.
Core endpoints used in this integration include: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors. Additional endpoints from the collection (such as email builder endpoints) may be leveraged for related content workflows as needed. Use these mappings to publish, update, and validate blog content between vcita and GHL.
Trigger: a vcita blog draft moves to Published. Action: create a new post in the Blogs API via POST /blogs/posts with the draft title, content, excerpt, author_id, and category_id.
Map vcita fields to the Blogs API post payload (title, content, excerpt, author_id, category_id, slug). Optionally set published_at and tags. Handle errors and log successes for auditing.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, excerpt, author_id, category_id, slug, tags
Trigger: a blog post is updated in the Blogs API. Action: update the corresponding vcita content card or CMS block.
Map post fields to vcita content elements (title, content, slug, category). Ensure slug consistency and propagate changes to any connected campaigns or newsletters.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, category_id
Trigger: before creating a post, verify slug availability via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
If exists, modify the slug or surface an error; if not, proceed to create. This prevents duplicate URLs and preserves SEO value.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, exists
Build and automate cross-platform workflows without writing code, keeping content consistent across vcita and Blogs API.
Go-to-market speed is accelerated as posts can be published and updated automatically from vcita to the Blogs API.
Centralized content management with built-in error handling and monitoring for smooth operations.
This section covers core elements: endpoints, authentication, data mapping, webhooks, and error handling that enable a reliable and maintainable integration between vcita and the Blogs API.
Application Programming Interface – a set of rules that lets applications talk to each other.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function, such as creating or retrieving a post.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used to build the post URL.
A standard for authorizing access to APIs without sharing passwords.
Trigger new blog posts when a vcita campaign is sent, keeping content fresh and synchronized across channels.
Pull author details from Blogs API to enrich vcita contact profiles and newsletters.
Validate slugs before publishing to avoid duplicates and route visitors to the right post.
Obtain access tokens for GHL and vcita with proper scopes (such as emails/builder.readonly) and store them securely.
Align blog title, content, author, and category fields between vcita and the Blogs API. Configure endpoint mappings for publish, update, and slug checks.
Run end-to-end tests, verify slug handling, and monitor logs before going live to ensure a smooth rollout.
To connect vcita with the Blogs API, first register a connected app in vcita and obtain an access token. Then configure the token in vcita and authorize the integration to access the Blogs API endpoints you plan to use. Test publishing a draft to verify the data mapping and ensure the post appears as expected in Blogs API.
GHL requires scopes that permit reading and writing blog data (for example, a scope akin to blogs/readwrite or the provided scope such as emails/builder.readonly in this context). Ensure your token includes the necessary endpoints used (posts, categories, authors) and grant the integration the minimum required permissions to operate.
Publishing posts typically uses POST /blogs/posts to create new entries. Updates rely on PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to modify existing posts. Slug checks use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to prevent duplicates before creation.
Yes. You can map a vcita draft to a Blogs API post and enable a bidirectional sync. Changes in vcita can create or update a post in Blogs API, and updates in Blogs API can refresh vcita content where appropriate.
Authentication tokens are issued by the connected apps and must be included in each API request header. Rotate tokens regularly and store them securely. If a token expires, use the refresh flow to obtain a new token without re-authenticating users.
If you hit rate limits, implement exponential backoff and retries. Review your token scopes and optimize payloads to reduce unnecessary calls. Consider batching where supported and using webhooks to receive only essential updates.
Consult the integration logs in vcita and the API provider dashboard for error details. Verify mappings, endpoints, and tokens, and reach out to support with example payloads and timestamps to accelerate resolution.
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