Settings Overview for Social Importer - Google My Business

Set up Google My Business (GMB) integration for the GeoDirectory Social Importer to allow your business listing owners with a GMB account to import details on listing creation and sync details on listing updates.

To set up the GMB integration you will need the GeoDirectory Social Importer Addon from GeoDirectory which also includes integrations for Yelp and TripAdvisor.

Social Importer Settings

GMB App Connect

Connect - Click this button while logged in to GMB in the same browser to integrate the GeoDirectory Social Import for GMB on your site with the GMB App. Do make sure you are logged in to GMB before pressing this button for the easiest experience.

Auth Code - During the logged in connection you will receive an auth code that you can enter here. This verifies the connection. To disconnect in the future, simply remove the auth code and save the settings.

Import GMB Location

CPTs to Import from GMB - select which CPTs can use the frontend add listing form to connect to GMB. Your business directory may have only one CPT that is for business or place listings, and you can select that CPT here in this setting. 

Post To GMB Location

CPTs to Post to GMB - select which CPTs should be posted to your directory GMB location. This feature will post updates about new listings to your GMB place account. Select which CPTs should be posted here. 

Auto-Post to GMB - turn this on to auto-post any new listings to your GMB account. Even if you leave this off you can still use the 'Post to GMB' button that will be added to all GD Listing types, accessible through the backend editor for any GD Listing.