What Are Google My Business Posts?

Rolled out to all businesses mid – 2017, Google My Business Posts are a feature within Google My Business that allows businesses to publish content directly to Google’s search results.

Create Posts through Google My Business for:

Events (anything with a Start and End Date)

Daily Specials

Current Promotions

Content Spotlight

Offers and Sales

Services

New Products, Product Updates

Posts will display in both Google Search and Google Maps results, and will expire within seven days of posting – the exception being if your Post is based on an upcoming event. Event-based posts are removed on the date you set for expiration. If a specific expiration date not indicated, event posts will expire at midnight on the day of the event.

Note: Posts are not currently available for businesses providing lodging or accommodation services, example: hotels.

When making a Google My Business Post you’ll include an …

Explore more of this article offering step-by-step instructions for creating GMB (Google My Business) posts to highlight information, announcements and offers from your Business.