Authenticate calls to GHL’s Blogs API using OAuth 2.0 with the scope emails/builder.readonly. Store tokens securely and rotate credentials on a regular cadence.
In Zapier, create a connected account for the Blogs API and grant access to blog posts, categories, and authors. Use secure secrets and test against sandbox endpoints 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 PUT /blogs/posts/:postId GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists GET /blogs/categories GET /blogs/authors
Trigger when a new blog post is created or updated in Zapier App Connector.
Action: POST /blogs/posts to create a post; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update an existing post.
POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryIds, status
Trigger when new category or author data is needed for posts.
Actions: GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to fetch metadata and map to posts.
GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
None required for read-only fetch; use IDs as needed
Trigger prior to publish to ensure slug uniqueness.
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before creating or updating a post.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, postId
Automate publishing and updates without writing code.
Keep blog content in sync with author and category data automatically.
Reduce manual errors and accelerate campaigns with ready-made endpoints and mappings.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields for posts, categories, and authors used by Zapier workflows with GHL.
A set of rules that allows software applications to communicate and exchange data.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from a post title used in blog URLs.
A specific URL path and HTTP method to perform an operation in an API.
An authorization framework used to grant access securely to APIs.
Trigger on new posts in GHL and send a formatted summary to your email list via Zapier.
Create or update events in your calendar when blog drafts change in GHL through Zapier.
Keep author bios and category tags consistent by syncing data between GHL and your CMS via Zapier.
In Zapier, connect your GHL Blogs API using OAuth 2 and select the correct workspace.
Pick blog post related triggers and actions such as create or update posts, fetch categories, and look up authors.
Map title, content, slug, and metadata fields; run tests to verify data flow.
The Blogs API exposes endpoints for creating, updating, and reading posts as well as metadata like categories and authors. You can use POST /blogs/posts to publish new content and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts. For lookups, GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors return supporting data that helps enrich posts. Ensure your OAuth token has the correct scopes for read and write operations. For production workflows, map only the fields you need and validate responses before proceeding to the next step in Zapier.
Authentication in Zapier is handled via a connected account that uses OAuth 2.0. Once connected, Zapier stores the access token and refreshes it as needed. When configuring actions, reference the connected account so every API call to GHL is authorized. If a token expires, renewal occurs in the background without user intervention.
Yes. You can check slug availability before publishing by hitting GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists with the desired slug. If the slug exists, you can choose to modify it or trigger an update flow. This helps prevent duplicate URLs and preserves SEO rankings.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides prebuilt triggers and actions for the most common blog workflows. You will configure the fields and mappings in the Zap editor and rely on the endpoints defined by GHL’s Blogs API.
Authors and categories are retrieved via GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories respectively. Use this data to populate author fields and category tags when creating or updating posts, ensuring consistency across systems.
Test connections using the Zapier test feature to confirm authentication and endpoint responses. If an endpoint returns an error, verify the token scope, endpoint path, and request payload. Check CORS, rate limits, and ensure the correct environment (sandbox vs. production) is in use.
Common errors include invalid tokens, missing required fields, and slug conflicts. Resolve by renewing tokens, providing all required fields (title, content, slug), and checking slug availability before publishing. Review endpoint documentation for exact field requirements and data formats.
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