How can I schedule posts with GBP Post Scheduler?

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to schedule posts with GBP post Scheduler.

New to GBP Posts? Check out our Learning Hub, which tells you what they are, how they work, and how to measure their effectiveness. 

1. Login to your BrightLocal account and click ‘GBP Post Scheduler’ from the top menu. You’ll see a list of all of the Locations that you have purchased GBP Post Scheduler for. 

To schedule posts you’ll need to connect the Location to their Google Business Profile (GBP) account which you can do by clicking the ‘Connect to GBP’ button and following the instructions here.

Once the GBP account is connected you can start posting. 

2. Click ‘View’ and then ‘Create New Post’. 

You have the option to create three different types of posts. Each post type provides your audience with specific details and allows you to add an action button to your post.

1. Update: Use this to provide general information about your business. You can include a photo, a description, and an action button. For example, a restaurant can make a post to promote a new menu item.
2. Offer: Use this to provide promotional sales or offers from your business. Offers require a title as well as start and end dates and times. You can also include a photo, description, coupon code, link, and terms and conditions with the post. For example, a spa may advertise 20% off massages for a week.
3. Event: Use this to promote an event at your business. Events require a title, start, and end dates, and a time. If there aren’t start or end times, then the system will default to 24 hours on the date that it's posted. These posts may also include a photo, description, and an action button. For example, a book shop may advertise a local author's book signing. 

3. Once you've chosen the type of post you want to create enter the required information and an image that will help your post to stand out. You’ll receive a notification on-screen if the photo you upload isn't the right size or resolution. 

If you need help writing a description for any type of post you can generate content using AI. Simply write a prompt in the description box (such as: write a description for 50% off offer), and click the ‘Generate content using AI’ button. Make sure you read through the copy that appears and make the necessary edits. 

You can use the AI content generator 50 times per day, per account. We will tell you how many uses you have left and when you run out we’ll also let you know the number of hours left until you can use it again.

4. To preview your post hit the ‘Preview’ button. Once you’re happy with the post, click to schedule it or post it straight away.

5. If you choose to schedule it you can choose a date, time, and timezone for your post to go out. 

Back in the GBP Post Scheduler dashboard, you’ll see any posts that are currently live, scheduled, expired, and rejected. 

• Live = any posts that are currently live and viewable in your GBP.
• Scheduled= any posts that are scheduled to go live in the future.
• Expired = any event or offer posts that have expired.
• Rejected = any posts that Google has rejected. Goog can reject any posts that don’t meet their guidelines

To only see any of these options rather than all of them at once, click on the tabs at the top of the page.

Learn how to delete posts here. 

Learn how to schedule posts in bulk here.