How to add me as an Admin to your Google My Business (GMB) Profile

I will have access to edit information and post on your behalf. I will not have access to any other area of your google account such as emails, google drive or anything like that.

Step 1 - Make sure you are logged into the gmail account that your GMB profile is on

Step 2 - Click on the square of “dots” next to your profile picture, and click on “Business Profile”. It looks like a blue storefront with a small g in the bottom right corner.

Google app menu showing icons for Account, Search, Business, Maps, YouTube, and Play Store on a white background.

Step 3 - Click on the three vertical dots next to “profile strength” and click Business Profile Settings.

(If you happen to have more then one GMB profile it will take you to a page with a list of businesses, click on the profile which I will be managing for you)

Google My Business dashboard and profile overview for "Legendary Hair Lounge," showing options like edit profile, read reviews, add photos, and a business profile card with a map, photos, and reviews rating.

Step 4 - Click on People and access, and click the blue “+ add”

Screenshot of Business Profile settings showing options for People and Access, Advanced Settings, and Linked Accounts.
Google Business Profile access management screen showing the option to add, edit, or remove people's access to the profile. It lists one primary owner with an email address.

Step 5 - add my email - alannahzilkowsky@gmail.com and give “manager” access, then click the blue “Invite” button.

A Google interface for adding a person to manage a Business Profile. There are options to select either "Owner" or "Manager" role for the email alannahzilkowsky@gmail.com. The "Manager" option is selected. Buttons to "Cancel" or "Invite" are visible.

Troubleshooting - If you don’t see the blue “Add +” button, and it says “only an owner of this business profile can add peoples access” then it means you need to log into the other email account that is listed as “Primary Owner”

Google Business Profile access page showing two users listed as owner and manager roles.

Thats it! I will get an invite and start using the information on your onboarding intake form to update your GMB profile. I spread those changes out over several weeks as to best capitalize on google noticing you are “nurturing” the platform. At the same time, I will start posting weekly photos and updates, updating holiday hours and replying to reviews.

Email me with any questions!