Authorize requests securely with token-based methods provided by GHL for the Blogs API. Use OAuth or API keys, store credentials securely, and rotate keys regularly.
Zenlist uses a dedicated app token to authorize the integration. Generate credentials in the Zenlist dashboard and bind them to your GHL connection.
GET emails/builder GET 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 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: Zenlist publishes a new blog draft
Actions: Use POST /blogs/posts to publish; map fields such as title, slug, content, author, and category.
POST /blogs/posts
title, slug, content, author_id, category_id
Trigger: Zenlist post updated
Actions: Use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to apply changes; ensure postId is correctly mapped.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, slug, content
Trigger: Zenlist generates a slug for a new post
Actions: Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug uniqueness; if exists, modify slug or skip creation
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, title
Faster publishing: automate from Zenlist to Blogs API without manual data entry.
Consistency: ensure posts reflect the latest Zenlist drafts in real time.
Scalability: publish multiple posts and manage updates at scale with templates.
Definitions of terms and core processes used in the Zenlist-GHL integration for Blogs API.
An interface that allows two software systems to communicate and exchange data securely.
A specific URL path and HTTP method in an API used to perform a defined action.
A URL-friendly string derived from a post title, used in the blog URL.
A real-time notification sent from one app to another when an event occurs.
Set up a workflow to periodically republish updated Zenlist posts to Blogs API, ensuring evergreen content stays fresh.
Leverage Zenlist trend data to auto-create blog drafts in Blogs API, accelerating trend-based publishing.
Build a live dashboard to surface sync health, failures, and retry opportunities for immediate action.
Generate API keys in Zenlist and authorize GHL to access the Blogs API endpoints.
Connect Zenlist post fields to Blogs API fields (title, content, slug, author) and select the endpoints to use.
Run test publishes, verify slug behavior, handle errors, and monitor performance before going live.
Both Zenlist and the Blogs API support token-based authentication. Generate a Zenlist API token with the required scope to access blog endpoints, and use the corresponding Blogs API credentials to authorize requests. Keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly. In practice, this means applying the principle of least privilege and storing tokens in a secure vault.
Publishing uses POST /blogs/posts to create new posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing ones. Slug checks via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists help prevent duplicates. Mapping fields such as title, content, slug, author, and category is essential for accurate synchronization.
Always verify slug availability before creating a post. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to confirm uniqueness. If a slug exists, append a unique suffix or adjust the title to produce a new slug and avoid SEO issues.
Yes. You can fetch authors and categories with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories. Use these lists to accurately map author_id and category_id when publishing or updating posts.
Implement robust error handling with retries and exponential backoff. Log failures, monitor retries, and surface persistent issues to your team. Prefer idempotent operations where possible to avoid duplicate actions.
Endpoint rate limits vary by service. If you approach quotas, throttle requests, batch updates, and schedule syncs to stay within limits. Regular monitoring helps you adjust timing and payload sizes.
Mappings are configured in the GHL connection setup. Select Zenlist fields and map them to Blogs API fields (title, content, slug, author, category). If your content schema changes, update the mappings and re-test the workflow.
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