{"id":9452874432786,"title":"Google My Business Create a Post Integration","handle":"google-my-business-create-a-post-integration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Google My Business API provides an endpoint for creating a post, which allows businesses to share updates, offers, events, and information directly on their Google My Business listing. This feature enhances visibility on Google Search and Maps, helping businesses to engage with customers and inform them about the latest news and promotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses of the Create a Post Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Create a Post endpoint can be used for several purposes, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing Updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Businesses can share timely updates about changes in operations, new products, or services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromoting Offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special promotions, discounts, and sales can be highlighted to attract more customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnouncing Events:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upcoming events, webinars, or seminars can be announced to drive attendance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighting Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e New or featured products can be showcased to encourage sales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProblems Solved by the Create a Post Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Create a Post endpoint addresses various business challenges, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproving Visibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular posts can improve a business's online presence, making it more likely for customers to find them on Google.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e By sharing engaging content, businesses can foster stronger relationships with their audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Businesses can quickly communicate important updates, reducing the spread of outdated information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketing Cost Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Google My Business posts are free, providing a cost-effective marketing channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the Create a Post Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use the endpoint, developers must have access to the Google My Business API and the necessary credentials (OAuth 2.0 tokens). A typical request to create a post might look like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\nPOST https:\/\/mybusiness.googleapis.com\/v4\/accounts\/{accountId}\/locations\/{locationId}\/localPosts\nAuthorization: Bearer [ACCESS_TOKEN]\nContent-Type: application\/json\n\n{\n \"languageCode\": \"en-US\",\n \"summary\": \"Come join our online webinar this Saturday at 3 PM.\",\n \"event\": {\n \"title\": \"Online Marketing Webinar\",\n \"schedule\": {\n \"startDate\": {\n \"year\": 2023,\n \"month\": 4,\n \"day\": 12\n },\n \"startTime\": {\n \"hours\": 15,\n \"minutes\": 0,\n \"seconds\": 0,\n \"nanos\": 0\n },\n \"endDate\": {\n \"year\": 2023,\n \"month\": 4,\n \"day\": 12\n },\n \"endTime\": {\n \"hours\": 16,\n \"minutes\": 0,\n \"seconds\": 0,\n \"nanos\": 0\n }\n }\n },\n \"media\": [\n {\n \"mediaFormat\": \"PHOTO\",\n \"sourceUrl\": \"http:\/\/example.com\/images\/webinar.jpg\"\n }\n ],\n \"callToAction\": {\n \"actionType\": \"LEARN_MORE\",\n \"url\": \"http:\/\/example.com\/webinar-registration\"\n }\n}\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a simplified example of how to create an event post. Note that the request includes an access token for authorization, the type of post (in this case, an event), and relevant details like dates, times, and call-to-action (CTA) information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy leveraging the Create a Post endpoint in the Google My Business API, businesses are equipped with a powerful tool to communicate with their audience directly through their Google listing. This feature can significantly enhance customer interaction and visibility while also providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional advertising methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-05-14T02:49:55-05:00","created_at":"2024-05-14T02:49:56-05:00","vendor":"Google My Business","type":"Integration","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49126917406994,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Google My Business Create a Post Integration","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b893af5ec163946517034728955fd91b_e27616e8-4363-47b8-9925-ed4dcb1cce6e.png?v=1715672997"],"featured_image":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b893af5ec163946517034728955fd91b_e27616e8-4363-47b8-9925-ed4dcb1cce6e.png?v=1715672997","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Google My Business Logo","id":39160625922322,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":3.172,"height":180,"width":571,"src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b893af5ec163946517034728955fd91b_e27616e8-4363-47b8-9925-ed4dcb1cce6e.png?v=1715672997"},"aspect_ratio":3.172,"height":180,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b893af5ec163946517034728955fd91b_e27616e8-4363-47b8-9925-ed4dcb1cce6e.png?v=1715672997","width":571}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Google My Business API provides an endpoint for creating a post, which allows businesses to share updates, offers, events, and information directly on their Google My Business listing. This feature enhances visibility on Google Search and Maps, helping businesses to engage with customers and inform them about the latest news and promotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses of the Create a Post Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Create a Post endpoint can be used for several purposes, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing Updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Businesses can share timely updates about changes in operations, new products, or services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromoting Offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special promotions, discounts, and sales can be highlighted to attract more customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnouncing Events:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upcoming events, webinars, or seminars can be announced to drive attendance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighting Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e New or featured products can be showcased to encourage sales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProblems Solved by the Create a Post Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Create a Post endpoint addresses various business challenges, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproving Visibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular posts can improve a business's online presence, making it more likely for customers to find them on Google.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e By sharing engaging content, businesses can foster stronger relationships with their audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Businesses can quickly communicate important updates, reducing the spread of outdated information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketing Cost Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Google My Business posts are free, providing a cost-effective marketing channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the Create a Post Endpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use the endpoint, developers must have access to the Google My Business API and the necessary credentials (OAuth 2.0 tokens). A typical request to create a post might look like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\nPOST https:\/\/mybusiness.googleapis.com\/v4\/accounts\/{accountId}\/locations\/{locationId}\/localPosts\nAuthorization: Bearer [ACCESS_TOKEN]\nContent-Type: application\/json\n\n{\n \"languageCode\": \"en-US\",\n \"summary\": \"Come join our online webinar this Saturday at 3 PM.\",\n \"event\": {\n \"title\": \"Online Marketing Webinar\",\n \"schedule\": {\n \"startDate\": {\n \"year\": 2023,\n \"month\": 4,\n \"day\": 12\n },\n \"startTime\": {\n \"hours\": 15,\n \"minutes\": 0,\n \"seconds\": 0,\n \"nanos\": 0\n },\n \"endDate\": {\n \"year\": 2023,\n \"month\": 4,\n \"day\": 12\n },\n \"endTime\": {\n \"hours\": 16,\n \"minutes\": 0,\n \"seconds\": 0,\n \"nanos\": 0\n }\n }\n },\n \"media\": [\n {\n \"mediaFormat\": \"PHOTO\",\n \"sourceUrl\": \"http:\/\/example.com\/images\/webinar.jpg\"\n }\n ],\n \"callToAction\": {\n \"actionType\": \"LEARN_MORE\",\n \"url\": \"http:\/\/example.com\/webinar-registration\"\n }\n}\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a simplified example of how to create an event post. Note that the request includes an access token for authorization, the type of post (in this case, an event), and relevant details like dates, times, and call-to-action (CTA) information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy leveraging the Create a Post endpoint in the Google My Business API, businesses are equipped with a powerful tool to communicate with their audience directly through their Google listing. This feature can significantly enhance customer interaction and visibility while also providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional advertising methods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}