Google Business Profile Tips & Tricks (Mobile)
Quick Wins You Can Do Right From Your Phone.
📱 Mobile GBP Tutorials
Manage your Google Business Profile from anywhere—no laptop needed. These short tutorials walk you through the most useful updates, fixes, and optimizations directly from your phone.
Need the laptop/desktop version? Click here to view the Desktop Tutorials
Get Your Review Link & QR Code 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the business’s Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Google Search and find the business
- Tap View Profile
- Scroll and tap Ask for Reviews
- Tap Copy Link to send directly via text or email
- Tap Download QR Code (or Share) to save the image
Optional: Print the QR code for signs, receipts, or front desk display
See How Many Calls You Got (30/60/90 Days) 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the correct Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Google Search and find your business
- Tap View Profile
- Tap Performance
- Scroll down to the Calls section
- Use the dropdown to select 1, 3, or 6 months
Review the total number of tap-to-call actions
Add or Edit Services in GBP 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Open Google Maps or Google Search
- Log in with the business’s Gmail account
- Find your business and tap View Profile
- Tap Edit services
- Add or remove services under each category
- Use Add custom service for niche offerings
- (Optional) Add short, clear descriptions
Tap Save to update
Check Keywords Your Profile Ranks For 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the business’s Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Google Search and find the business
- Tap View Profile
- Scroll and tap Ask for Reviews
- Tap Copy Link to send directly via text or email
- Tap Download QR Code (or Share) to save the image
Optional: Print the QR code for signs, receipts, or front desk display
Upload Photos That Get Clicks 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the correct Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Google Search and find your business
- Tap View Profile
- Tap Performance
- Scroll down to the Calls section
- Use the dropdown to select 1, 3, or 6 months
Review the total number of tap-to-call actions
Upload Videos That Get Views 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the business’s Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Search and find the business
- Tap View Profile → Add Photo
- Switch to Video option
- Choose or record a clip that is:
- 30 seconds or less
- Up to 75 MB
- 720p resolution or higher
- 30 seconds or less
- Upload and wait for it to process
Add Products or Menus to GBP 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the Google account tied to the business
- Open Google Maps or Google Search
- Search for the business and tap View Profile
- Tap Edit Products
- Tap Add Product
- Add:
- Product photo
- Product name
- Price (or leave as “Varies”)
- Description
- Product photo
- Tap Save
Repeat for each item or service.
Respond to Reviews Like a Pro 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the correct Google account
- Open Google Maps or Google Search
- Search your business name
- Tap View Profile → Reviews
- Tap the review you want to respond to
- Tap Reply, write your message, and tap Post
- Keep it short, friendly, and personalized
For negative reviews: Acknowledge, stay calm, and offer next steps offline if needed
Share Access to Your Google Business Profile📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the business’s Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Search and find the business
- Tap View Profile
- Tap Menu (three dots) → Business Profile Settings
- Tap Managers / Add Managers
- Enter the user’s Gmail address
- Select a role: Owner or Manager
- Tap Invite and wait for them to accept
Fix Duplicate Listings
📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into your Google account
- Open Google Maps or Search
- Search variations of your business name, address, or phone
- Tap on any duplicate listing
- Scroll down and tap Suggest an edit
- Select Close or Remove → Duplicate of another place
- Submit and wait for Google to review
🛠️ Bonus Tip: If you’re not sure which is the correct listing, the one with more reviews and ownership access is usually the primary profile.
Set Up or Edit a Service Area Business 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the Google account on your phone
- Open Google Maps or Search
- Tap View Profile → Edit Profile → Location
- Toggle Show Business Address off (if you don’t serve customers at your location)
- Tap Service Area and add cities or ZIP codes
- Tap Save
Confirm the changes reflect on your listing.
Track Website Clicks, Directions & Messages 📱
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the Google account
- Open Google Maps or Google Search
- Search for the business
- Tap View Profile → Performance
- Scroll to see:
- Website Clicks
- Request for Directions
- Messages (if enabled)
- Website Clicks
Tap each metric for insights over 1, 3, or 6 months
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