Why Synchronize Your Google Listing
Synchronizing your Google listing with CentralApp saves you time and improves your online visibility. Once synchronization is complete:
Automatic Updates: Modify your hours, address, phone number, or other information directly from CentralApp, and they will be instantly reflected on Google.
Integrated Reviews on Your Site: Depending on your subscription, you can display your Google reviews directly on your site to build customer trust.
Local SEO Optimization: Google values up-to-date and well-detailed listings, which enhances your visibility for local searches.
Concrete Example: A restaurant changing its hours for the holidays can update CentralApp, and these changes will automatically appear on Google, preventing errors and lost customer calls.
Prerequisites Before Synchronization
Before you begin, ensure you have:
An active Google Business account for your establishment.
Necessary permissions: You must be the owner or administrator of the Google listing.
A CentralApp account with access to the E-Reputation section.
If any of these elements are missing, synchronization cannot be performed correctly.
Synchronize Your Google Listing with CentralApp
Step 1: Access the E-Reputation Section
Log in to your CentralApp account.
In the main menu, click on E-Reputation.
This section centralizes the management of your reviews and allows you to link your Google listing.
Step 2: Connect Your Google Account
Select the Google account you use to manage your listing.
Authorize CentralApp to access and manage your business listing.
This step is essential for all your modifications on CentralApp to automatically reflect on Google.
Ensure you use the correct Google account to avoid any confusion or duplication of listings.
Step 3: Link the Google Listing
Once connected, it's not over. The "Connect" button is now "Link".
Link the Google Listing: After authorization, follow the displayed instructions to select your business listing.
Confirm by clicking Use this account then Use this page.
The link is now established: all future modifications on CentralApp will automatically apply to your Google listing.
Note: This step ensures that all your modifications on CentralApp will automatically reflect on your Google listing.
Step 4: Verify Synchronization
Green "Synchronized" Button: Your listing is correctly synchronized.
Orange "Pending" Button: Google is verifying the synchronization. This can take up to 24 to 48 hours.
If there is a problem: If the status remains orange after 48 hours, contact our customer service for assistance.
Best Practices Integrated into Synchronization
To maximize synchronization efficiency from the start:
Verify your information before linking: Address, hours, contact, and description should be accurate on CentralApp.
Regularly update your information to remain relevant and reliable in Google's eyes.
Enable review integration upon synchronization to display your ratings directly on your site (if your CentralApp subscription allows)
Monitor the synchronization status via the control button to quickly detect any anomalies.
Incorporating these practices from the first synchronization ensures a smooth process and a consistent and reliable online presence.