To authorize, generate API credentials from the Blogs API in your GHL dashboard and grant the requested scope (emails/builder.readonly). Keep these credentials secure.
In Zoho People, create an API key or OAuth token for integration and approve it in the GHL app connector so data can flow both ways.
POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, blogs/post-update.write, blogs/check-slug.readonly
Trigger: a new Zoho People submission is received (e.g., a form submission or new employee record).
Actions: create a blog post with POST /blogs/posts using mapped fields like title, content, author, and slug; optionally update with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Method path: /blogs/posts
Trigger: a Zoho People record updates that should reflect in a blog post.
Actions: fetch current post via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists or GET /blogs/posts/:postId, then apply changes with PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Method path: /blogs/posts/:postId
Fields: postId, slug, category, author
Trigger: new or updated Zoho People employee profile used to populate author data.
Actions: pull author list with GET /blogs/authors and category list with GET /blogs/categories, then map to new or updated posts.
Method path: GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
Fields: author, category
Automate content workflows without writing code.
Centralize content creation by linking HR data with blog publishing.
Speed up publishing with automated field mapping and slug validation.
Essential terms and processes you’ll encounter when integrating the Blogs API with Zoho People.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that allows software components to communicate.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post, used in slugs and checks.
OAuth is an open standard for delegated access, enabling apps to act on behalf of a user.
A callback mechanism that sends real-time data from one app to another.
Automatically generate draft posts using submitted Zoho People form data via POST /blogs/posts.
Map Zoho People fields to blog categories using GET /blogs/categories and related endpoints.
Use Zoho People insights to suggest blog topics and auto-create posts with appropriate metadata.
Connect OAuth credentials for both apps and approve scopes in the GHL connector.
Choose endpoints such as /blogs/posts and map Zoho People fields to blog fields.
Run tests to verify data flow and deploy to production.
Answer: The connection uses the Blogs API as the source of truth for blog content, while Zoho People provides HR data that can drive post creation and metadata. The integration runs via the no-code connector, mapping fields between the apps. You can customize triggers and actions to fit your workflow. Two paragraphs long. Second paragraph: You can tailor the setup to your publishing cadence, including drafts, approvals, and automation rules, all without writing code.
Answer: The integration leverages endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and GET /blogs/categories to create, validate, and categorize posts. Use the connector UI to map fields and test data flow before going live. Paragraph two highlights endpoint versatility and field mapping.
Answer: Yes. You can update existing posts using PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Ensure postId is available from Zoho People mapping and that you update fields like title, content, slug, or category as needed. Paragraph two covers handling updates gracefully.
Answer: OAuth-based authentication is used to authorize access. You will need scopes appropriate for your data, such as emails/builder.readonly. Tokens should be renewed before expiration, and error handling should be configured in the connector. Paragraph two provides best practices for secure token management.
Answer: Slug checks prevent duplicate URLs by validating available slugs with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creation or update. Paragraph two explains how to implement slug checks in your workflow to avoid conflicts.
Answer: Testing involves running test submissions and posts through the connector in a sandbox or test environment. Validate mappings, triggers, and error handling. Paragraph two suggests steps to move from test to production.
Answer: Mapping guidance explains how to align fields between Zoho People and Blogs API. Review the endpoints list and glossary for definitions and use them to ensure consistent data flow. Paragraph two directs you to reference materials for accurate mapping.
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