Use API keys or OAuth credentials to securely access the Blogs API endpoints from the Zapier Chrome Extension.
Authorize the extension to your Blogs API account so you can automate blog tasks right from your browser.
Key endpoints include: GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, POST /blogs/post-update.write, and GET blogs/check-slug.readonly for slug validation, plus read operations for authors and categories.
Trigger: New or drafted blog content in Blogs API initiates a Zap in the Chrome extension.
Actions: Create post (POST /blogs/posts), update post (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId), publish post when ready.
Methods: POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Key fields: title, content, slug, category, author, publishDate.
Trigger: When a new slug is generated, verify its uniqueness.
Actions: Check slug (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists); fetch categories (GET /blogs/categories); fetch authors (GET /blogs/authors).
Methods: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors.
Key fields: slug, category, author.
Trigger: Schedule postings or update status.
Actions: Update post (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId); schedule via post-update (POST /blogs/post-update.write); track analytics by syncing post data.
Methods: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; POST /blogs/post-update.write.
Key fields: postId, publishDate, status.
Automate repetitive publishing tasks without touching code.
Maintain consistency across posts with centralized templates and fields.
Scale content workflows quickly by chaining triggers and actions.
A concise glossary of terms and processes used in connecting the GHL Blogs API with the Zapier Chrome Extension.
Application Programming Interface: a defined set of rules that enables apps to communicate.
Slug: a URL-friendly string derived from the post title used to identify content.
Authorization is the process of granting your app permission to access resources.
Endpoint: a specific URL in an API where an action occurs.
Automatically convert incoming draft data into a blog post draft in Blogs API and trigger a Zap to review and publish.
Generate slugs, validate uniqueness, then publish through Zapier.
Sync post performance data from your blog platform into GHL and analytics dashboards via Zapier.
Obtain API credentials for Blogs API and authorize the Zapier Chrome Extension.
Connect triggers and actions to the endpoints like /blogs/posts and /blogs/posts/:postId.
Test the workflow in Zapier, then roll out to production.
The Zapier Chrome Extension acts as a bridge between the Blogs API and your browser. It lets you trigger blog actions from Chrome and automate workflows. You can set up triggers for new posts, drafts, and updates, then map fields to actions in Zapier. This reduces manual steps and speeds up publishing.
Yes, you typically use API keys or OAuth credentials to access Blogs API from the extension. Keep keys secure and rotate them regularly. Most setups require you to authorize the extension to access your Blogs API resources.
Absolutely. You can schedule posting and updates using the post-update endpoint and scheduling features in Zapier. This lets you publish content at defined times or after review.
Use the slug check endpoint to verify slug availability before posting. If a slug exists, adjust the title or slug generation rules and recheck. This prevents duplicate URLs.
Start with reading categories and authors, then verify slug availability. From there, create triggers for new or updated posts and map fields to your blog post creation actions.
Rate limits depend on your plan and your API usage. Implement exponential backoff and monitor error responses. If you hit limits, spread requests or upgrade your plan.
Created posts can be retrieved via the Blogs API endpoints. Use GET /blogs/posts (or equivalent listing) to view content and status, then track performance in your analytics dashboards.
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