Authenticate to the Blogs API using your GHL credentials and the required scopes. Use a secure token lifecycle and map permissions to only what you need for read or write operations.
Authorize the connection from Vendasta with an API key or OAuth token and securely manage credentials. Use least privilege and rotate secrets regularly.
Core endpoints covered in this integration include: 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), and blogs/author.readonly (GET /blogs/authors). These endpoints enable creating posts, updating content, validating slugs, and listing categories and authors.
Trigger when a new post is created in Vendasta
Create a new blog post in GHL via POST /blogs/posts and map title content excerpt slug and metadata
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, excerpt, slug, category_ids, author_id
Author or category changes in either system
Fetch current lists with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories and update Vendasta records accordingly
GET /blogs/authors; GET /blogs/categories
author_id, name; category_id, name
Draft post ready in Vendasta
Check slug via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and adjust if needed before posting
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Faster publishing with no code setup and straightforward field mapping
A centralized content calendar across Vendasta and GHL for consistent releases
No coding required to connect endpoints; use built in actions and triggers
Learn the core terms used in this guide including endpoints, slugs, and data mapping to help you integrate seamlessly.
A URL friendly string derived from the post title used in the blog URL
A specific API path and HTTP method used to perform an action
The process of proving identity and obtaining access tokens for GHL and Vendasta
Aligning fields between Vendasta and the Blogs API such as title content slug and metadata
Trigger when a new post is created in Vendasta and publish to GHL Blogs via POST /blogs/posts
Regularly pull authors and categories from GHL and reflect in Vendasta to keep metadata aligned
Before publishing, validate and adjust slugs to prevent duplicates across platforms
Obtain API keys and set OAuth tokens for both systems then establish secure webhooks
Align post fields such as title content excerpt slug and map to the Blog endpoints in Vendasta
Run tests verify slug checks and enable automated publishing schedules
No heavy coding is required. Use the built in no code connectors and field mapping to connect Vendasta to the Blogs API. Set up triggers for new posts and automated actions to publish content. In more complex scenarios you can add lightweight scripts or use webhooks for special logic.
Start by creating a post in Vendasta and connect to POST /blogs/posts. Then verify slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and adjust as needed. You can also fetch categories and authors using GET endpoints to ensure proper mapping.
To ensure unique slugs, check the slug existence before publishing. If the slug already exists, append a date or a counter to make it unique and prevent collisions across platforms.
Yes. You can regularly pull author and category data from GHL using the blogs endpoints and refresh Vendasta records accordingly. Scheduling these syncs keeps metadata aligned across systems.
If a publish call fails, review the error response, retry with backoff, and verify required fields. Use webhooks to alert your team and reattempt publishing after fixes.
Yes. You can accomplish many tasks with no code using prebuilt actions and triggers. For advanced needs, light scripting or middleware can be added as needed.
Endpoint documentation for this integration is available in the developer portal and on this page. The Blogs API reference provides exact method paths and payload requirements.
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