Title: Connecting Google Business Profile
Category: seo-settings
Improve your local search visibility by linking your Google Business Profile to your website. This ensures your business information stays consistent across platforms.
Where to Find This
Navigate to: Services → SEO Settings tab → Google Business section
What Is Google Business Profile?
Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is how your business appears in:
- Google Search local results
- Google Maps
- "Near me" searches
Benefits of Connecting
When you connect your profile:
- Auto-fill business details from Google
- Consistent information across your website and Google
- Improved local rankings from connected profiles
- Centralized customer reviews (feature coming soon)
Requirements
- A Google Business Profile for your business
- Your business location claimed and verified in Google
Steps to Connect
1. Access SEO Settings
Go to Services → SEO Settings tab.
2. Open Google Business Section
Select the Google Business section.
3. Connect Your Profile
Click on Connect Google Business Profile.
4. Sign In to Google
Log in with the Google account that manages your business profile.
5. Select Your Account
If you manage multiple Google Business accounts, choose the appropriate one.
6. Choose Your Location
Select the correct location if your business has multiple locations.
7. Link the Location
Click Link Location to complete the connection.
Loading Data from Google
Once connected, you can import your business information:
- Click Load Data from Google.
- Your address, phone, description, and hours will be imported.
- Review and save the information to ensure accuracy.
What Gets Synced?
Don't Have a Google Business Profile?
Create one for free:
- Visit business.google.com.
- Click Manage now.
- Follow the setup process.
- Verify your business (this may take a few days).
Once verified, return here to connect it.
Troubleshooting
Can't see your business?
- Ensure you're signed into the correct Google account.
- Verify your business is claimed and verified in Google.
Wrong location showing?
- You may need to select a different location from your Google Business account.
Data not loading?
- Click Load Data from Google after connecting.
- Check your Google Business Profile has complete information.