Your Google Business Profile is the first thing most local customers see, before your website, before anything. Posts are the free, underused feature that keeps that listing alive and pulls searchers in. Most businesses ignore them. Here is how to use them well.
What a Google Business post is for
These are short updates that appear right on your listing in Search and Maps, to people who are already looking at you. That is the key: the audience has high intent. A well-timed post about an offer or event reaches someone at the exact moment they are deciding whether to call, visit or book.
What to post
- Offers , a seasonal deal, a weekday discount, a package. These carry a start and end date.
- Events , anything happening at your business people can attend.
- What's new , a new dish, room, service, or piece of news.
- Products , highlight a specific offering with a photo and price.
How to write one that works
Lead with the benefit, not the preamble. Keep it to a couple of short sentences, most people read it on a phone in seconds. Be specific ("20 percent off Sunday brunch this month" beats "great offers available"). Add one clear call-to-action button, Call, Book, Learn more, and always include a sharp, real photo. One idea per post.
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Once a week is a good target. Regular posting keeps your profile looking active and cared-for, to both searchers and Google, and some post types expire, so a steady rhythm keeps things fresh. Sporadic posting looks worse than none: a listing whose last post was eight months ago suggests a business that may have closed.
It is part of a bigger picture
Posts are one lever. They work best on a profile that is fully filled out and gathering reviews. If yours needs work, start with Google Business Profile optimization and writing a strong profile description. And if your listing is not appearing at all, our guide on why your profile is not showing on Maps comes first.
FAQs
What are Google Business Profile posts?
They are short updates you publish directly on your Google Business Profile, the listing that shows in Google Search and Maps. They appear to people who find your business and can highlight offers, events, news or products, with a photo and a call-to-action button.
How often should you post on Google Business Profile?
Aim for at least once a week. Regular posting signals an active, cared-for business to both searchers and Google. Some post types, like offers or events, expire, so a steady rhythm keeps your profile looking fresh and current.
Do Google Business Profile posts help SEO?
They do not directly change rankings much, but they keep your profile active, add fresh keywords and images, and give searchers a reason to choose you. An active, complete profile with recent posts tends to convert more of the people who find it, which is what local visibility is for.
What should you write in a Google Business post?
Lead with the benefit, keep it short and specific, include one clear call to action, and add a good photo. Post about offers, events, new products or services, and useful updates. Avoid walls of text; most people read it on a phone in a couple of seconds.