Set up API credentials, configure OAuth and scopes, and securely store access tokens so Rankr can manage blog content on your behalf.
Grant consent for the required scope (emails/builder.readonly and related endpoints) so Rankr can orchestrate posts, categories, and authors.
Key endpoints include GET emails/builder; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; GET /blogs/posts; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors.
Trigger: When a new blog draft is created in Blogs API, Rankr can push it to the content calendar and publish when ready.
Actions: Create a post in Blogs API, set the slug, publish or save as draft, and update metadata from Rankr.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId, status
Trigger: Before publishing, verify slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Actions: Check slug existence, fetch existing postId if present, and update as needed.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Trigger: When a post is assigned a category or author that doesn’t exist in Rankr.
Actions: Create or update categories and authors in Blogs API; map fields to Rankr.
GET /blogs/categories
name, description
Automation: Connect Blogs API to Rankr without custom scripts, enabling automatic post syncing.
Consistency: Standardized data mapping between systems reduces errors.
Speed: Accelerate publishing workflows with real-time updates.
Understand the core concepts and the flow of data between GHL, Blogs API, and Rankr.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access a resource in an API.
A URL-friendly identifier used to reference a post in routing and SEO.
A piece of content created, edited, and published via the Blogs API.
A delegation protocol allowing Rankr to access GHL APIs on behalf of a user without sharing credentials.
Automatically pull author bios and profile pictures from Blogs API to enrich posts in Rankr.
Coordinate publishing across blog, email, and social channels using Blogs API endpoints in a single workflow.
Route posts by category into different Rankr workflows and measure performance with shared analytics.
In GHL, generate an API key with the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) and note your client ID and secret.
Add a new connection in Rankr using the Blogs API credentials and authorize access.
Map blog fields (title, content, slug, author, category) to Rankr fields and run a test sync to verify data flow.
Blogs API in this guide refers to the endpoints used to manage posts, categories, and authors within GHL-connected workflows. Start with creating a post using POST /blogs/posts, then verify its presence with GET /blogs/posts. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure the slug is unique before publishing. If you run into issues, check your Rankr integration logs and confirm the OAuth scopes are correctly configured.
Authentication is handled via OAuth for secure access. In GHL, generate credentials and place the client ID and secret into Rankr, then perform a test request to ensure connectivity. Rotate tokens regularly and store them securely to prevent unauthorized access.
Begin with core data endpoints to understand the shape of your data. Use GET /blogs/posts to fetch posts, GET /blogs/categories to see available categories, and GET /blogs/authors to pull author details. Once comfortable, add POST /blogs/posts to create content and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update it.
Yes. Use a sandbox or staging environment to validate triggers and mappings before publishing to production. Disable live publishing during testing and mock responses where possible to protect production data.
Rate limits vary by plan and endpoint. Plan for retries with exponential backoff and cache frequent results when appropriate. If you consistently hit limits, consider spreading requests or upgrading access with your provider.
Slug conflicts happen when two posts share the same slug. Check availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and adjust the slug if needed (e.g., add a date or unique identifier). Implement a fallback strategy to auto-append identifiers when conflicts arise.
Logs are visible in Rankr’s integration dashboard and in the GHL activity feed. Look for API response codes, error messages, and rate-limit headers to troubleshoot and refine mappings.
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