Google Business Profile Tips & Tricks (Desktop)
Step-by-Step Videos for Managing GBP From Your Computer.
💻 Desktop Tutorials Page
These short, clear tutorials show you how to manage and optimize your Google Business Profile using your laptop or desktop computer.
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Get Your Review Link & QR Code 💻
✅  Action Steps
- Make sure you’re logged into the Gmail connected to your business.
- Google your business name.
- In the business panel, click the option that says ‘Ask for reviews.’
- You’ll now see your review link—click Copy Link.
- You’ll also see a QR code—just right-click it and select Save image as.
That’s it! You now have a direct way to collect reviews and a printable code your customers can scan!
See How Many Calls You Got 💻
✅ Action Steps
- Log into the Google account managing the profile
- Search your business name on Google
- In the panel, click Performance
- Scroll down to the Calls section
- Use the dropdown to choose 1, 3, or 6 months
- View how many times users clicked to call your business
Add or Edit Services in GBP 💻
✅  Action Steps
- Log in to the Gmail tied to your GBP
- Google your business name.
- Click Edit services in the business panel
- Select each service category to update
- Add, remove, or edit services as needed.
- Add custom services if applicable.
- (Optional) Write brief, helpful descriptions
- Click Save when finished.
Check Keywords Your Profile Ranks For 💻
✅ Action Steps
- Log in to the Gmail linked to the business profile
- Google your business name.
- Click Performance in the business panel.
- Scroll to Search Queries
- View top keywords driving views and clicks.
- Note impressions and changes over time.
- Use this to inform GBP updates, blog content, or services.
Upload Photos to your GBP 💻
✅  Action Steps
- Log in to your Google account and search for the business name
- In the GBP panel, click Photos.
- Click + Add Photos
- Upload images of:
- Storefront or work vehicles
- Staff/team at work
- Product displays or completed jobs
- Office or interior spaces
- Storefront or work vehicles
- Avoid stock images
- Save and refresh to confirm they appear on your profile.
Add Videos to your GBP 💻
✅ Action Steps
- Log in to the Google Account linked to your GBP.
- Search for your business name on Google.
- In the business panel, click Photos.
- Click Add photos (or the upload icon).
- Select and upload your video files (MP4 preferred, up to 30 seconds and 75 MB).
- Add a category if prompted (e.g., Interior or Product).
- Avoid stock footage or promotions.
- Save and refresh to confirm they appear.
Add Products or Menus to GBP 💻
✅  Action Steps
- Log in to your business Gmail
- Google the business name
- In the business panel, click Edit Products.
- Click Add Product
- Add:
- Photo
- Name
- Price
- Description (up to 1,000 characters)
- (Optional) Call-to-action link
- Photo
- Save and repeat for additional items.
Respond to Reviews Like a Pro 💻
✅ Action Steps
- Log in to the Gmail linked to your Google Business Profile
- Google the business name
- Click Reviews or Manage Reviews in the panel.
- Find the review to reply to
- Click Reply, type your message, and click Post.
- Tips:
- Thank the reviewer
- Personalize the response
- Address any concerns with empathy.
- Never argue. Move negative conversations offline when needed.
- Thank the reviewer
How to Report Fake Reviews to Google 💻
✅  Action Steps
- Log in to the Google Account linked to your GBP.
- Search for your business name on Google.
- In the business panel, click Reviews.
- Find the review to report and click the flag icon.
- Select the violation reason (e.g., off-topic, spam, conflict of interest).
- Submit the report.
- To check status, visit Google’s review management page and confirm your email.
- Select the business and check or appeal the report.
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