Save as PDF Create one GMB post for all locations and publish in real-time.
The Create Post function allows you build posts for one or many locations and immediately publish to connected GMB pages.
Posting requires credentials or a connection set up for the selected location(s).
Role permissions for Publish/Unpublish under LISTING MANAGEMENT > Profiles are required to publish GMB posts.
To create a new GMB post:
- Click the left navigation bar (+) Create New button and choose Social Post.
- In the Create Post page, complete the following sections:
Publish To
The channel on which to post the content. Google My Business is the only option and is selected by default.
For additional publishing sources, reach out to your Account Executive or Customer Success Manager to discuss upgrading to the Social Suite.
Choose Location
Select the location(s) to associate with the post.
- Click the plus (+) icon to apply filters and narrow down which locations to associate with the post.
- Icons indicate which locations do not have a GMB page connected and which are ready to publish.
- If a selected location does not have all selected sites connected, those sites will not publish. The preview pane does not show previews for all locations.
Google reserves the right to limit GMB Posts for certain brands. Overall, most GMB locations should have access to GMB posts, especially as they relate to COVID-19.
Compose Message
Insert a template or type the message to be shared.
- GMB character limit = 1500
- If you add a link to your post, highlight the text to link in the Compose message box and click Add link to confirm the destination.
- Additional post options include:
- COVID-19 Alert Post: Let customers know about any changes to your business due to COVID-19. Learn more COVID-19 posts from Google.
- Event Post: Add an event title, start date and time, and end date and time. Events must be a minimum of one hour from the time of posting. An event will post will show for as long as the event is active.
- Add a Button: Add a call to action button to your post. Options include: Book, Order Online, Shop, Learn More, Sign Up, Call.
- COVID-19 Alert Post: Let customers know about any changes to your business due to COVID-19. Learn more COVID-19 posts from Google.
Select Media
Upload media by dragging an image onto the post page or by clicking Attach file.
Media Requirements
Images Videos GMB Only 1 image at a time
5 Mb < Size < 10 Kb
720×720 < Resolution < 3840×2160Not supported at this time. - Click Edit to modify and stylize your image if desired.
- Errors causing your media not to publish are displayed upon upload.
- Click the plus (+) icon to apply filters and narrow down which locations to associate with the post.
- Publish Now – Choose Publish Now to publish your post.
- Review the publishing details popup and close when finished.
Monitor Google post impressions over time in the Listings > Performance tab.