What is a Google My Business profile?
Google My Business is a tool that allows business owners to manage their online presence across Google Search and Maps. It enables you to control how your business looks on the web, connect with customers, and reach more people. You can share important information about your business such as contact details, opening hours, services offered, and reviews from customers.
Why does my business need a Google profile?
A Google My Business profile is essential for a small business owner or solopreneur for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, it increases visibility on the web, making the business easier to discover by potential customers. It enables the business to appear in local search results and Google Maps, which is crucial for attracting local clientele. Secondly, it provides a platform for showcasing products, services, and special offers. Thirdly, it allows for customer interaction through reviews and Q&A sections which can build trust and rapport. Lastly, the analytics provided can offer invaluable insights into customer behavior and preferences, aiding in strategic decision-making.
Automating your Google My Business profile on IFTTT
If you are still reading this blog then you probably agree that having a GMB profile is table stakes for any business. That being said, maintaining one can be time-consuming and a downright cramp in the fanny. It takes a lot of time and effort to respond to reviews and upload new and engaging photos and video posts. That is why IFTTT has created the following simple yet powerful Google My Business Applets (automations) just for you:
Social media
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Create Facebook page posts from new Google My Business reviews
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Automatically create Google My Business posts from new Instagram photo posts
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Productivity and task management
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Create Todoist tasks from new Google My Business reviews
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Automatically create tasks in ClickUp for new Google My Business reviews
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Create new Airtable records for new Google My Business reviews
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Create new Trello cards from Google My Business reviews
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Automatically create task in Akiflow when you receive a new review on Google Business Profile
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Create Google Tasks for new Google My Business reviews
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Communication
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Send Slack messages when new reviews are submitted to Google My Business
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Automatically receive an SMS for all new Google My Business reviews
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Automatically send a Telegram message when you receive a new Google My Business review
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Get SMS messages for 1 & 2 star Google My Business reviews
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Save it for Later
Bonus automation
Let your customers know that you care about their feedback by responding to their reviews of your business, but do so in a way that saves you time through automation! NOTE: If you want to edit the default responses used in this Applet, go to the Applet's settings after you've enabled it and make the Applet your own. Then, edit the Filter Code step and modify to your liking. You can provide a custom response for any review based on the Star Rating.