Authenticate the Blogs API within GHL using OAuth tokens and API keys, then request the necessary scopes to read and write blog data. Proper authentication ensures secure, reliable data exchange between GHL and Zoho Mail.
Connect Zoho Mail to the GHL Blogs API by creating an OAuth client in Zoho, configuring the redirect URL, and granting the required access scopes to allow Zoho to push drafts to Blogs API and pull blog data for relays.
Blogs API endpoints (selected for this integration): – POST /blogs/posts — Create a new blog post draft – blogs/post.write — Create or update a post draft – blogs/post-update.write — Update an existing post – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId — Update a post by ID – blogs/check-slug.readonly — Check if a slug is available – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists — Verify slug existence – blogs/category.readonly — Read blog categories – GET /blogs/categories — List all categories – blogs/author.readonly — Read author information – GET /blogs/authors — List authors
Trigger: when a new email draft is saved in Zoho Mail, create a blog post draft in Blogs API via POST /blogs/posts.
Actions: map title and content, assign author and category, set slug, and schedule publish.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryIds, publishDate
Trigger: a new Zoho Mail message triggers outline extraction and draft creation.
Actions: generate outline, populate draft fields, and call POST /blogs/posts or update existing post.
POST /blogs/posts
title, outline, contentPreview, slug
Trigger: perform a slug existence check with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before publishing.
Actions: check slug; if available, publish; else generate a new slug; map category and author.
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate content creation from email drafts without writing code.
Publish blog content directly from Zoho Mail workflows, eliminating manual posting steps.
Keep post metadata in sync with categories and authors for consistent SEO and discovery.
This glossary covers essential terms you’ll see when integrating the GHL Blogs API with Zoho Mail, including OAuth, endpoints, slugs, and automatic publishing workflows.
OAuth 2.0 is a standard authorization framework that lets apps access user data securely by issuing scoped access tokens instead of sharing passwords.
A slug is the URL-friendly string derived from a post title and used in the post URL.
An API endpoint is a specific URL path that performs a defined action, such as creating or updating a blog post.
A webhook is a callback URL that receives real-time notifications when an event occurs.
Pull highlights from weekly emails and publish a blog recap automatically via POST /blogs/posts.
Convert Zoho Mail conversations into case studies and publish as blog posts.
Coordinate posts with multiple authors and categories to maximize SEO and reader value.
In GHL, create a new Blogs API connection and authorize Zoho Mail access to push drafts and pull blog data.
Map title, content, slug, and category fields to their GHL Blog API endpoints and select the endpoints you will use (create, update, slug check).
Run a test workflow to ensure posts are created and published as expected, then monitor for errors and adjust mappings as needed.
No-code connectors in GHL let you connect Zoho Mail and the Blogs API without writing code. You can configure triggers, actions, and mappings through the user interface. If you need more advanced logic, you can extend functionality with webhooks or custom fields.
For creating posts, use POST /blogs/posts. To update an existing draft, use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. To ensure unique slugs, use blogs/check-slug.readonly and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists.
Map the Zoho Mail subject to the blog title and the body to the content field. Use additional fields for slug, authorId, and categoryIds. Refer to the endpoint references for required fields and formats.
Yes. You can schedule posts by providing a publishDate when creating a post or by updating the post scheduling settings in GHL. Combine with Zoho Mail workflows to automate publishing.
SEO metadata can be populated via slug, categories, and author associations. Use the GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors endpoints to enrich your posts with consistent metadata.
API quotas and plan limits may apply. Monitor usage in your GHL dashboard and Zoho Mail workflows. For higher throughput, request a quota increase.
API docs are available in the GHL developer portal and Zoho API docs. Review endpoint references, required fields, and example payloads to speed your integration.
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