Authenticate to the Blogs API using OAuth 2.0 or API keys. The connection requires the defined scope (emails/builder.readonly) for access. Store credentials securely and rotate them regularly.
In youengage, configure a secure OAuth2 flow or API key-based credential to authorize requests to the GHL Blogs API. Keep client secrets confidential and monitor for changes.
– GET emails/builder – 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 – blogs/post-update.write – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – blogs/check-slug.readonly – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – blogs/category.readonly – GET /blogs/categories – blogs/author.readonly – GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: when a new post is created in youengage, push it to your site using POST /blogs/posts.
Actions: create a post, assign author and category, set slug, and publish status through the Blogs API.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId for updates
title, content, slug, categoryId, authorId, publishedDate
Trigger: updating a post in youengage updates the corresponding blog via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Actions: modify title, content, slug, and categories; push changes to the live post.
Methods: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, categoryId
Trigger: draft creation in youengage checks slug availability with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing.
Actions: verify slug, adjust title or slug as needed to avoid duplicates.
Methods: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, title
Launch blog workflows without writing code and reuse existing automations.
Keep content in sync across platforms with automatic publishing and updates.
Leverage familiar youengage actions to manage posts, schedules, and categories.
Key elements and processes you’ll use when connecting the Blogs API with youengage include endpoints, authentication, triggers, data mapping, slug checks, and publishing workflows.
A defined URL path that performs a specific action (e.g., GET /blogs/posts).
A URL-friendly version of a post title used in SEO-friendly URLs.
Authorization framework used to grant secure access to GHL APIs.
A callback URL that gets notified of events like new posts or updates.
Pull the latest posts from youengage and publish a weekly roundup via the Blogs API to your site.
As you publish, generate SEO-friendly drafts with automatic slug checks.
Publish posts by author into different categories using endpoints to streamline governance.
Authorize your youengage account to access the Blogs API and generate credentials.
Set up triggers like new blog post or scheduled publishing using the available endpoints.
Run tests to verify integration and then enable live publishing.
You can authenticate using OAuth 2.0 or API keys, depending on your setup. Ensure you grant the Blogs API scope required by your use case and store credentials securely.
You typically enable only the endpoints you need, which helps minimize risk and simplify maintenance. Use mapping in youengage to avoid unused calls.
Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug availability before creating a post. If the slug exists, you can choose a different slug or update the post.
Yes. Use the blogs/posts endpoint with scheduling fields, or create a trigger that publishes at a set time.
Scopes determine access. For read-only access you might use emails/builder.readonly; for write access include blogs.write or the appropriate scope. Always follow least privilege.
Use a sandbox or test environment, configure a test post, and verify content rendering on your site before going live.
Refer to the endpoint documentation linked in your GHL developer portal for full details on each endpoint’s parameters and responses.
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