Google has recently opened access to multi-location businesses allowing them to utilize the Google Posts functionality at scale. Chatmeter's customers will be able to create, schedule, and publish Google Posts to their business listings from the LocationHQ platform.
Google Post Types
There are 3 Google Post types available to publish in the LocationHQ dashboard.
- COVID-19
- Offers
- What's New
COVID-19 Post Type
You will be able to communicate updates regarding new COVID-19 policies or business changes.
COVID-19 posts include:
- Status
- Call-To-Action button
Offers Post Type
Post that promotes current sales or promotions at your business locations.
Offers posts include:
- Title
- Start and End Date (there is no time restriction on these posts)
- Offer details
- Coupon Code (this will need to be a generic code and cannot create a unique code per viewer)
- Link to redeem offer
- Terms and Conditions
- One photo
What's New Post Type
Generic post type that allows you to put any new business updates
What's New post includes:
- Description
- Call-To-Action button
- One Photo
Publishing Google Posts
Users will be able to bulk publish Google Posts across all locations or groups.
Steps to Publish:
- Navigate to the Social tab and Publish, click the Create New Post button
- Select Google as your Provider
- Select which post type you would like to use
- Select which locations or groups you would like to post to
- Complete your post
- You will be able to post immediately or schedule for a later time