Sometimes you gotta call in backup. In many situations, my team and I have had to swing in and save the day. But to do that, we first need access to your Google My Business account!
If you find yourself in need of a new account manager, you’ll need to follow these simple steps before you can kick back and enjoy a nap underneath the trees. 🌴
- Log into your Google My Business account
- Select the Users tab from the sidebar
- Click “Add Users”
- Enter the name or email address of the account you want to invite
- Select the right account
- Choose “Manager” as the role for the new user
- Click “Invite” to add them to the account
Adding a New Manager to Google My Business
To make the most of your Google My Business profile, you may need to share the crown with another ape that you trust. If you need to add another manager to your account, here’s how to get it done:
1. Log into your Google My Business profile
2. Click on the “Users” Tab
3. Click “Add Users”
4. Enter the name or email address of the account you want to invite
5. Select the right account
In some cases, you may see two options appear but have the same information, like the example below. This is because Google is pulling up both the name and email address for that account, so you can select either option.
6. Select “Manager” as the role for this new user
7. Click “Invite”
Adding an Agency Account as a Manager on Google My Business
Many people don’t know this, but there are specialized Google My Business accounts that are meant for agencies who are managing multiple clients with multiple profiles. If you are inviting an agency to manage your Google My Business account, you’ll need to go through a few different steps.
1. Log into your Google My Business profile
2. Click on the “Users” Tab
3. Click “Add Users”
4. Enter your group location ID
This is a special number that the agency should provide to you. Instead of inviting an email address, you’ll use that number to give the agency access to your profile within a specific “folder” for your business.
5. Click on your business name in the drop-down when it appears
Tip from the Gorilla: Even though you are inviting an agency to your account, you will see your business name after you enter your group location ID. This is because you’re being invited to a unique client folder created for your business. Once your name appears, click on it to proceed.
6. Click on the “Choose a Role” button
7. Select “Manager” as the role
8. Click “Invite” to finish the process!
Need Help?
On average, we save business owners 18 hours a month by managing their Google My Business profile. But, really, that perk barely scratches the canopy. GMB Gorilla has the brawn and the brain needed to make sure you have a fully optimized profile! Let us help you. Learn more about our easy onboarding process and simple management package.
