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You can create a business group to manage multiple location groups collectively and share management with multiple users. To create a business group, you can access the Business Profile Manager and click on the “Businesses” tab, then click “Create group”. Once you’ve created the group, you can add locations and users to it as needed.

To create a business group to manage multiple location groups on Google Business Profile, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to Business Profile Manager.
2. Click on the “Businesses” tab.
3. If you’re part of multiple organizations, make sure to choose the right organization first.
4. Click “Create group”.
5. Enter the name of your group and click “Create”.
6. Start adding locations to the group.
7. Add managers to the group as needed.

Once you’ve created the business group, you can add locations to it and assign managers to manage the locations collectively. Business groups provide a safe way to share management of your locations with multiple users, and are like a shared folder for your locations. By using business groups, you can effectively manage multiple location groups and share access to a set of locations with co-workers.

It’s important to note that it’s a good idea to limit the number of business groups to one account per business or brand. Additionally, it’s not possible to import a single spreadsheet across multiple business groups or download location information from multiple business groups into one spreadsheet.

FAQs for GBP business groups

Can I assign different levels of access to users within a business group?

Yes, you can assign different levels of access to users within a business group on Google Business Profile. The specific access levels available may vary slightly depending on the version or interface you are using, but generally, there are two main access levels: Owners and Managers.

What are the different access levels that can be assigned to users in a business group on Google Business Profile?

Here is an overview of the access levels and their capabilities:

1. Primary Owner: The primary owner has the highest level of access and control over the Google Business Profile. They have full administrative rights and can manage all aspects of the profile, including adding and removing locations, managing users, and making changes to the profile information. The primary owner will want to keep all the account information on hand, including the CID number for that Google Business Profile.
2. Owner: Owners have similar capabilities to the primary owner. They can manage the Google Business Profile, add and remove locations, and make changes to the profile information. However, there can be multiple owners for a business profile.
3. Manager: Managers have more limited access compared to owners. They can perform tasks such as adding and removing locations, responding to reviews, and updating certain profile information. However, they may not have access to all administrative functions.

To assign different levels of access to users within a business group, you typically need to have owner-level access yourself. You can then add users to the business group and assign them roles and permissions based on their responsibilities and the level of access you want to grant them. You can also assign tasks based on roles, such as appointing one person to talk to your clients about the updates to GBP Insights and what it means for their business.

It’s important to carefully consider the access levels you assign to users and ensure that each user has the appropriate level of access for their role and responsibilities within the organization. This helps maintain security and control over your Google Business Profile while allowing different users to manage specific aspects of the profile effectively.