How to connect Zapier Manager to Blogs API

Connecting Blogs API with Zapier Manager for automated workflows

How to connect Blogs API and Zapier Manager

This guide explains authentication, endpoint usage, and workflow wiring to bridge the Blogs API with Zapier Manager, enabling automated blog posting and email builder actions without code.

Authentication for Blogs API

Authenticate using your GHL API key and OAuth flow. Use the scope emails/builder.readonly for read access and emails/builder.write for modifications to email templates and campaigns.

Authentication for Zapier Manager

Connect Zapier Manager to your Blogs API account by selecting the Blogs API app in Zapier, then authorize access and grant the necessary permissions for triggers and actions.

Key endpoints used to bridge Zapier and Blogs API

Core endpoints include: GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET blogs/categories, GET blogs/authors, GET emails/schedule, GET /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and GET /blogs/categories.

Top 3 connection patterns between Blogs API and Zapier Manager

Connection 1: New blog post triggers email template creation

Trigger when a new blog post is published in Blogs API (via POST /blogs/posts or GET /blogs/posts) and automatically generate or update an email template in the Email Builder (POST emails/builder).

Action steps include creating a new email template, mapping post title and excerpt to subject and body, and optionally sending a notification through Zapier.

POST /blogs/posts; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; POST emails/builder

title, content, slug, excerpt, authorId, categoryId, templateId

Top 3 connection patterns between Blogs API and Zapier Manager

Connection 2: Update blog post from Zapier Manager

Trigger when a blog post is updated (PUT /blogs/posts/:postId) and reflect changes in the corresponding email template.

Update the blog post via API and refresh the associated email content or template fields to keep campaigns current.

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

postId, title, content, slug, status, templateId

Top 3 connection patterns between Blogs API and Zapier Manager

Connection 3: Sync blog categories and authors to email campaigns

Trigger when a new category or author is added (GET blogs/categories, GET blogs/authors) and propagate these as tags or segments in email campaigns.

Action steps include mapping category/author data to CRM tags or segmentation fields in the Email Builder and applying them to future campaigns.

GET blogs/categories; GET blogs/authors; POST emails/builder

categoryId, categoryName, authorId, authorName, templateId

No-code benefits of connecting Blogs API with Zapier Manager

Automate repetitive blog-to-email workflows without writing code, saving time and reducing manual errors.

Centralized control in Zapier Manager allows quick updates to triggers, actions, and mappings as your blog strategy evolves.

Scalable automation across multiple blogs, categories, and audiences with consistent data formatting.

Key terms and glossary

Definitions for core terms, endpoints, and data flows used to connect the Blogs API with Zapier Manager.

Authentication

The process of proving identity to access GHL APIs and the Zapier app, typically via API keys or OAuth.

API Endpoint

A specific URL path that performs a defined action on the server, such as listing posts or creating templates.

Slug

A URL-friendly string used to identify a post in the Blogs API, used for routing and SEO.

Webhook

A callback URL that receives real-time data from an external service to trigger automations.

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Automatic blog digest emails

Whenever a new post is published, automatically generate a newsletter email and send it to subscribers via the Email Builder.

Social-ready blog posts

Create and publish cross-channel posts by feeding blog content into Zapier to push updates to social platforms or newsletters.

Topic-based reader segmentation

Map blog categories to CRM tags so campaigns target readers by interest when new posts publish.

3 steps to connect Blogs API with Zapier Manager

Authorize connections

In Zapier, add the Blogs API app and authorize access to your GHL account with the required scopes.

Map data fields

Define how blog post fields map to email template fields, including title, excerpt, content, slug, and categories.

Test and deploy

Run test zaps to verify triggers and actions, then enable the workflow for production use.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to code to integrate the Blogs API with Zapier Manager?

Answer: You do not need to write code for standard integrations between Blogs API and Zapier Manager. The platform provides visual builders to configure triggers, actions, and data mappings. For advanced use cases, light scripting can be added within Zapier paths, but the base setup is no-code. Paragraph two covers verifying scopes and permissions to ensure the right data flows.

Answer: Use endpoints such as GET emails/builder for templates, POST emails/builder to create templates, POST /emails/builder/data to populate content, POST /blogs/posts to create posts, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update. Paragraph two explains how to pair a trigger with a corresponding action in a single Zap.

Answer: Yes. When you update a blog post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, you can trigger a field update in the email template or re-run the email builder content. Paragraph two outlines mapping post fields to email fields to keep content in sync.

Answer: Authentication is typically done with an API key or OAuth. Ensure the scope matches your needs (emails/builder.readonly for reading templates, emails/builder.write for editing). Paragraph two details how to securely manage credentials in Zapier.

Answer: Use Zapier’s built-in test feature to simulate triggers and actions with sample data. Paragraph two recommends testing with both creation and update flows to catch mapping errors early.

Answer: Common pitfalls include mismatched data types, incorrect field mappings, and forgetting to refresh tokens. Paragraph two provides a quick checklist for validating data consistency and error handling.

Answer: Review no-code best practices such as starting with a simple trigger-action pair, validating data at each step, and using version control for zap changes. Paragraph two highlights resources for deeper learning and optimization.

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