Setting Up Your Google Business Integration

Discover how to seamlessly integrate Google Business.

Written By Melanie

Updated on October 7th, 2024

Maximize your business's online presence by integrating your TripWorks booking widget with your Google Business Profile. With this integration, people who find you on Google Search and Maps can book your services directly from your profile, helping you turn online interest into real customers. This means they can easily book your services without needing to navigate away from your profile, reducing barriers and increasing the likelihood of conversions.

Key Benefits of this Integration

  • Increased Visibility: A complete and active Google Business Profile, integrated with your booking system, can significantly boost your visibility in local search results.
  • Seamless Booking Process: Customers can book your services directly from your Google profile, making it more convenient and likely that they will complete a booking.
  • Enhanced Customer Experience: Personalize your Google Business Profile with photos, offers, posts, and more. This integration allows customers to see real-time availability and book instantly, improving their experience and satisfaction.
  • Improved Credibility: A well-maintained Google Business Profile with booking capabilities adds professionalism and trustworthiness to your business.

 

Please Note 

You must have a Google Business account before you can set up this integration on your TripWorks account. For guidance on this prerequisite, visit Google's instructions to Sign Up For a Business Profile.

 

 

 

How to Set Up Your Google Business Integration 

Step 1: Copy Your Booking Widget Link

  1. From your dashboard toolbar, go to More > Discover More

 

  1. Select See more… from the Integrations section

 

  1.  Select Activate next to the Google Business integration 

 

  1. Under Step 1, copy your TripWorks Booking Widget URL. This is the link you will add to your Google Business Profile 

 

 

Step 2: Navigate to Your Google Business Service Page

Need to claim your Google Business Profile?

If you haven't claimed your Google Business Profile yet, start by following these instructions

 

 

  1. Log in to your Google account and navigate to your Google Business Profile by selecting the dots to the right > Business Profile Manager 

 

 

Step 3: Select the Bookings Icon

  1. In the Business Profile Manager, select the "Bookings" icon

 

Step 4: Add the Booking Link

  1. Select Add a link 

 

  1.  Paste your TripWorks booking widget URL into the Booking URL field 

 

  1. Save your changes

 

Important Note 

Changes made to your Google Business Profile, including adding booking links, may take several days to appear. This update is not immediate, so please be patient as Google processes your request.