{"id":4283,"date":"2020-09-13T14:38:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-13T14:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?p=3106"},"modified":"2022-08-30T03:52:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T03:52:49","slug":"store-code-google-my-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/store-code-google-my-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Store Code in Google My Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><h2>How to Find Your GMB Store Code<\/h2>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NZEuE-p-Kg0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<h2>Learning More About Your GMB Store Code<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/google-my-business\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Google My Business<\/a> is chock-full of little features and details that can be easy to miss. If you\u2019re working hard to fully optimize your GMB profile, you may have noticed something called a \u201cStore Code.\u201d<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not 100% sure about what the store code does on GMB, don\u2019t worry. Plenty of people are looking to the king of the jungle for answers! So, stay tuned for a breakdown of what the store code means <em>and <\/em>what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Store Code Means on Google My Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google My Business states that a store code can be \u201cany unique identifier can be a store code. A store code can be anything from the name of a place to a random number, as long as it stays the same to refer to that location.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The store code is <strong>not<\/strong> visible to the public \u2013 it\u2019s only something that you would see once you log into your GMB Profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the GMB Store Code Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your GMB store code doesn\u2019t serve a very straightforward purpose. It isn\u2019t visible to the public, and the feature itself doesn\u2019t automatically connect to other elements of your digital strategy. Instead, most business owners use store codes to identify your location while you run local inventory advertisements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google has a<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/merchants\/answer\/3061342?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> helpful article<\/a> on what local inventory ads are, but here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u201cThe local products inventory feed is a list of the products you sell in each store. Some attributes are required for all items, some are required for certain types of items, and others are recommended\u2026. Inventory price and quantity can change frequently and on a store-by-store basis. Use incremental feeds to make quick updates to inventory data.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since inventory changes from store to store, Google My Business actually requires a store code as an attribute for your required inventory details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if this is something that your business is pursuing, keep reading to learn more about how to see your store code or add a new one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to See Your Store Code on Google My Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though store codes aren\u2019t visible to the public, it can be an important way to distinguish profiles for your records. There are two ways to view your store code from your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can view it on the Manage Locations page:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/store-code-on-location-pg.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3108\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also view your store code in your profile. To get there, log into your GMB profile and click on the \u201cInfo\u201d tab.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/info-tab-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3109\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re in the Info tab, you\u2019ll see a section called \u201cAdvanced\u201d information. There, you\u2019ll be able to see your store code and update it easily!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/advanced-info-store-code2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3110\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need to Add a GMB Store Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t see a store code on your Manage Locations page <em>or <\/em>in the Advanced Information section of your Info tab, a store code was never assigned to your profile. Don\u2019t worry, though! Adding a store code to your profile won\u2019t make you bang on your chest in frustration &#8211; it\u2019s a really <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/4542487?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easy process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.  Navigate to the Info tab of your profile.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/info-tab-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3109\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Find the Advanced Information section and click the pencil icon to enter a store code.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/enter-store-code-1024x586.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3111\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enter a store code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a word, number, or a combination of letters and numbers. Since many businesses have different ways of organizing their business information, chances are you can make your store code on GMB match how you are categorizing that location in your other documents.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/create-store-code.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3112\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Apply the New Store Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve entered the code you want to use, simply click the Apply button to save this change!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/apply-store-code.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3113\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Confirm the Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve saved the store code, you\u2019ll be able to immediately see this updated on your website. First, the Advanced Information section of your profile will now display the store code.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/store-code-added-1024x520.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3114\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also be able to go to your Manage Locations page and see the store code updated there as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/store-code-visible-on-locations-pg.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3115\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help? Ask the King<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 \u2013 including store codes that are set up to connect with your local inventory ads! Let us help you. <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=GMBG%20How%20to%20Edit%20My%20Business%20on%20Google#works\">Learn more about our easy onboarding process and simple management package.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re not 100% sure about what the store code does on GMB, don\u2019t worry. Plenty of people are looking to the king of the jungle for answers! 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