Adding a Manager to Google My Business: A Simple Guide

Hey there! Today, I’m going to walk you through the process of adding a manager to your Google My Business account. So, if you’ve been wondering how to do it, you’ve come to the right place!

Now, you might be thinking, “Why would I need to add a manager?” Well, let me tell you. Adding a manager is a great way to give someone else access and control over your Google My Business account, without giving them the keys to the whole kingdom. It allows you to share the workload and collaborate with others on managing your online presence.

Alright, let’s get started! Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Go to your Google My Business dashboard. You can do this by visiting the URL “www.google.com/business” and signing in with your Google account. Once you’re in, you’ll see a list of your business locations.

Step 2: Choose the location for which you want to add a manager. Click on it to open up the details page.

Step 3: On the left side of the page, you’ll find a menu. Look for the “Users” tab and click on it. This will take you to the users management section.

Step 4: In the users management section, you’ll see a blue button that says “Invite new users”. Go ahead and click on that.

Step 5: A small window will pop up, asking for the email address of the person you want to add as a manager. Type in their email address and click “Invite”.

Step 6: Now comes the exciting part! The person you invited will receive an email with an invitation to become a manager of your Google My Business account. They just need to accept the invitation and they’ll be good to go.

And there you have it! You’ve successfully added a manager to your Google My Business account. Bravo! Now you can share the workload and collaborate with others in growing your online presence.

So go ahead, give it a try! It’s a simple step that can make a big difference in managing your business on Google. Good luck!

Managing my business’s day-to-day operations and efficiency is crucial. It can greatly improve growth and sustainability. The same goes for my business’s online listing on Google My Business. I can’t do it all alone, so it’s important to add a manager to Google My Business. Let me show you how.

What You Need to Know About Adding a New Manager in Google My Business

Before I add a new manager to Google My Business, there are certain limitations they will have for the first seven days. During this time, they won’t be able to perform specific actions:

1. If the manager tries to delete or undelete a profile, they’ll get an error.
2. They can’t remove other owners or managers from their Google My Business profiles.
3. They won’t be able to transfer primary ownership of the business profile to themselves or any other user.
4. If the new manager deletes their account within the first seven days, they’ll be removed from the profile.

The existing owner or manager also can’t transfer primary ownership of the business profile to the new manager within the first seven days.

I can have multiple managers assigned to my business account. They can handle different tasks to help my business run smoothly. As the owner, I can even give different levels of access to different managers.

How to Add a Manager to Google My Business From the Web

After adding my business to Google Maps, it’s important to add a manager to the profile to assist with running the business smoothly and efficiently. Managers can take care of administrative tasks like keeping business information up-to-date on Google, reviewing insights and analytics, and responding to customer queries.

1. Open the browser and go to the Google My Business page.
2. Click on Manage Now. This will show me the list of businesses that I own or manage.
3. Select the business where I want to add a manager. A new page will open with my business information.
   
4. Click the three dots next to the business name.
   
5. Select Business Profile Settings. From the settings menu, choose People and access.
   
6. Now, at the top left, I’ll find an option to add people. I’ll click on it.
   
7. Enter the email address of the person I want to add as a manager and make sure to select the Manager role.
8. An invitation will be sent to the provided email address. Once the person accepts the invite, they’ll be added as a manager to my business.
   

I can only add a manager for my business profile on Google through the web. I can’t add or manage users from my Android or iPhone.

If my company’s email account receives a lot of emails, I should consider delegating the Gmail account to my managers for better management and response time.

How to Remove a Manager From Google My Business

If a manager leaves my company, I must remove them from my Google My Business profile to prevent unauthorized access to my business data.

1. To remove a manager from your business profile on Google, go to your business profile and select the specific business. You can find this page by clicking on your business name in Google My Business.
2. Next, click on the three dots and choose Business Profile Settings. Then, select People and access.
   
3. You will see a list of people associated with your business profile.
4. To remove a manager, click on their name and then select Remove Person. This will revoke their access to your Google My Business profile and resources.

Changing Access Levels for Managers in Google My Business

If you have multiple managers, you can assign different access levels to each of them. By doing this, you can limit certain managers’ access and ensure proper delegation of responsibilities. Here’s how you can change the access levels for your business profile’s managers.

1. To change a manager’s access level, go to your Business Profile page on Google by clicking on its name in Google My Business.
2. Navigate to the People and access settings and select the name of the manager whose access level you want to modify.
3. Click on the pencil icon next to Access.
   
4. You will see three access levels that can be assigned to the manager: Primary Owner, Owner, or Manager.
5. Select the desired access level and click Save.
   
   

Any changes you make here will take effect immediately. You can also notify the manager about the change in their access level by sending them a message on Telegram.

The Importance of Managers

Managers play a crucial role in business operations. If you have an online-only business, it is essential to add managers to your Google business listing to effectively handle customer inquiries, feedback, and more. As your organization grows, consider exploring the best communication tools for businesses to enhance employee communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I transfer ownership of my business?

A: Yes, you can transfer ownership of your business to a new owner or manager. However, you can only transfer ownership after the new owner or manager has been added to the business profile for at least 7 days.

Q: What is the difference between an owner and a manager in Google My Business?

A: Owners and managers have different levels of access to the business profile. Only owners can add or remove users, while managers can remove themselves from a profile. It is not possible to add Google Groups as managers or owners.