How to connect VolunteerHub to Blogs API

Blogs API x VolunteerHub: Seamless content and outreach integration

Steps to connect Blogs API with VolunteerHub

This guide shows how the Blogs API can be connected with VolunteerHub to automate blog creation, updates, and publication, while coordinating email notifications and scheduling from your campaigns. Learn which endpoints to use, how to authenticate, and the no-code workflow patterns that power a cohesive content pipeline.

Authentication for Blogs API

The Blogs API uses token-based authentication. Acquire an API key with the correct scope (emails/builder.readonly) and include it securely in request headers to access the endpoints described in this guide.

VolunteerHub authentication with Blogs API

VolunteerHub authenticates to the Blogs API via secure OAuth or API key pairing. Store credentials safely, rotate keys regularly, and apply least-privilege access for each integration.

GHL Blogs API Endpoints Used in This Guide

Core blog management endpoints: POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; email-related endpoints: GET emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data. Use the listed endpoints to build a no-code workflow between Blogs API and VolunteerHub.

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Create blog posts in VolunteerHub from Blogs API triggers

Trigger: a new blog draft is created or updated in Blogs API; propagate to VolunteerHub to publish or schedule the post.

Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create, optionally update with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and optionally trigger email notifications via emails endpoints.

POST /blogs/posts

title, content, slug, author_id, category_ids, published_at

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Validate and reuse slugs and map categories across systems

Trigger: draft is created and slug needs validation before publishing.

Actions: check slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; fetch categories with GET /blogs/categories and align mappings.

GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories

slug, category_ids

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Publish-ready workflow with status updates

Trigger: post is ready in VolunteerHub; push to Blogs API for publication.

Actions: publish via POST /blogs/posts, update via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and coordinate subscriber emails via emails/builder when needed.

POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId

postId, slug, status

No-code benefits of the Blogs API and VolunteerHub integration

Launch with zero-code — build end-to-end workflows inside your marketing stack without writing code.

Keep blog content, categories, and authors synced across platforms for consistent publishing.

Benefit from real-time alerts and publishing updates delivered to teams via email and dashboards.

Glossary and key terms

This glossary covers endpoints, authentication, and data fields used to connect the Blogs API with VolunteerHub, plus the processes that enable seamless no-code automation.

API

A set of rules and tools that allow two applications to communicate and exchange data.

Slug

A URL-friendly version of a post title used in the post URL to improve readability and SEO.

Endpoints

URIs that perform specific actions in an API, such as retrieving posts or creating new ones.

OAuth

A secure delegated authorization protocol that enables token-based access to APIs without sharing passwords.

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Automatic blog-to-email workflow

When a new blog post is created in Blogs API, automatically trigger an email sequence in VolunteerHub to welcome subscribers and drive engagement.

SEO-optimized publishing pipeline

Use slug existence checks and category mapping to ensure SEO-friendly, consistent publishing across platforms.

Unified analytics across platforms

Aggregate publishing events and email metrics from both systems into a single dashboard for insight.

3 Steps to connect Blogs API with VolunteerHub

Define API access and credentials

Obtain an API key with the proper scope (emails/builder.readonly) and store it securely for authenticating requests.

Configure endpoints in your workflow

Select endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to power automation between Blogs API and VolunteerHub.

Test, validate, and go live

Run end-to-end tests, verify data mappings, and enable monitoring for ongoing reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this integration without coding?

Yes. This no-code integration uses pre-built workflows to connect Blogs API with VolunteerHub, so you can automate tasks like publishing posts and sending notifications without writing code. Start with a simple post creation trigger and expand as needed.

Begin with core blog endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts to create content and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs. You can also map categories using GET /blogs/categories. As you validate the flow, add email actions with the builder endpoints to notify subscribers.

Slug collisions are prevented by checking existence with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing. If a slug exists, regenerate or prompt for a new slug in your workflow.

Yes. You can assign multiple category IDs when creating or updating a post via the appropriate payload fields. Use the categories data from GET /blogs/categories to map to your VolunteerHub categories.

Security is maintained through token-based authentication and scoped API keys. Always use the minimum necessary scope and rotate credentials regularly.

Test the connection in a staging environment by simulating post creation, slug checks, and email triggers. Verify data integrity and end-to-end flow before going live.

Integration logs appear in your API access console and in VolunteerHub’s activity area. Enable verbose logging during setup and review periodically for anomalies.

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Contacts

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Get Contact
Retrieve a specific contact by ID
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Search Contacts
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Search by email, phone, or ID
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Remove a contact permanently
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Remove a task permanently
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Update Contact Note
Edit existing notes
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Delete Contact Note
Remove notes from contacts
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Enroll contact in campaign
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Remove contact from specific campaign
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Remove from All Campaigns
Unenroll from all campaigns
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List Calendar Groups
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List Calendars
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List Blocked Slots
View unavailable time slots
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Retrieve appointment details
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List Appointment Notes
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List Calendar Notifications
View notification settings
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Validate Group Slug
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Edit appointment notes
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Modify notification settings
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Search Opportunities
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Get Opportunity
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List Pipelines
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Create Opportunity
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Update Opportunity
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Update Opportunity Status
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Add Followers
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Users

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Search Users
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Filter Users by Email
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Get User
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List Users by Location
Get users in specific location
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Create User
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Delete User
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8 Triggers 2 Actions
Trigger
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Get Conversation
Retrieve conversation details
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Get Email by ID
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Get Message by ID
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Get Messages by Conversation
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List Businesses by Location
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Update Business
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List Snapshots
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List Campaigns
Get all campaigns
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Add Contact to Workflow
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Trigger
List Locations
Get all locations
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List Custom Fields
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Get Company
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Find Associations
Search associations
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Get Association
Retrieve association details
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Get Association Key
Get key by name
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Get Association by Keys
Find by object keys
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Get Relations by Record
List record relations
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Check Blog URL Slug
Verify slug availability
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Get Blog Authors
List blog authors
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Get Blog Categories
List blog categories
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Get Blog Posts
List posts by blog
Trigger
Get Blogs by Location
List location blogs
Action
Find Location by ID
Retrieve location details
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Create Location
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Create Association
Link related records
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Update Association
Modify association
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Delete Association
Remove association
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Create Relation
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Delete Relation
Remove record relation
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Create Blog Post
Publish new blog post
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Update Blog Post
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